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Monterey Jack vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Monterey Jack and Chocolate ice cream

  • Monterey Jack has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Chocolate ice cream is higher in Copper.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily Calcium needs 64% more than Chocolate ice cream.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains 8 times less Sodium than Monterey Jack. Monterey Jack contains 600mg of Sodium, while Chocolate ice cream contains 76mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, monterey and Ice creams, chocolate.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +584.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +315%
Contains more Zinc +417.2%
Contains more Selenium +480%
Contains more Iron +29.2%
Contains more Potassium +207.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Copper +321.9%
Contains more Manganese +1172.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Contains more Calcium +584.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +315%
Contains more Zinc +417.2%
Contains more Selenium +480%
Contains more Iron +29.2%
Contains more Potassium +207.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Copper +321.9%
Contains more Manganese +1172.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 29

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.6%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 6% 18% 0% 4% 90% 2% 13% 19% 14% 104% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.6%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +544.2%
Contains more Fats +175.3%
Contains more Other +173.1%
Contains more Carbs +4047.1%
Contains more Water +35.8%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +544.2%
Contains more Fats +175.3%
Contains more Other +173.1%
Contains more Carbs +4047.1%
Contains more Water +35.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Monterey Jack Chocolate ice cream
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 27g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 24.48g 3.8g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 11g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 28.2g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 373kcal 216kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g 25.36g Monterey Jack
Fiber 0g 1.2g Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 746mg 109mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 0.93mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 27mg 29mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 444mg 107mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 249mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 600mg 76mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 3mg 0.58mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.135mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.011mg 0.14mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 14.5µg 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 416IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 118µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 22IU 8IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.2µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.042mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.194mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.226mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.554mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.055mg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg 16µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.29µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.3µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 34mg Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 19.066g 6.8g Chocolate ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 3.21g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.41g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Monterey Jack Chocolate ice cream
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Monterey Jack
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.266g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/nutrients
  2. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.