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Monterey Jack vs. Cream cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between monterey Jack and cream cracker?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc, yet cream cracker is richer in iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Cream cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 83% higher.
  • Monterey Jack has 29 times more calcium than cream cracker. Monterey Jack has 746mg of calcium, while cream cracker has 26mg.
  • Cream cracker contains less saturated fat.
  • Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index than cream cracker.

We used Cheese, monterey and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 224% 7.1% 27% 11% 82% 190% 78% 1.4% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 7.8% 11% 277% 37% 18% 42% 150% 101% 52%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2769.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +354.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +353.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.3%
Contains more IronIron +925%
Contains more CopperCopper +246.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6972.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 66% 5.2% 9% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 32% 0% 75% 55% 95% 28% 15% 58% 45% 112% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +80.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +511.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5362.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +616%
Contains more FolateFolate +727.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
7% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +249.2%
Contains more FatsFats +48.6%
Contains more WaterWater +821.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9392.6%
~equal in Other ~3.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.899 g
29% 58% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.362 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.45 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +172.5%

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 Cream cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Cream cracker DV% diff.
Iron 0.72mg 7.38mg 83%
Calcium 746mg 26mg 72%
Saturated fat 19.066g 5.362g 62%
Phosphorus 444mg 98mg 49%
Protein 24.48g 7.01g 35%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.778mg 33%
Folate 18µg 149µg 33%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 5.08mg 31%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.298mg 24%
Sodium 600mg 1148mg 24%
Vitamin A 198µg 22%
Carbs 0.68g 64.55g 21%
Zinc 3mg 0.66mg 21%
Starch 51.87g 21%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.46µg 15%
Fats 30.28g 20.37g 15%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 17.9µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.24mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 2.45g 10%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.59mg 9%
Copper 0.032mg 0.111mg 9%
Selenium 14.5µg 9.5µg 9%
Calories 373kcal 484kcal 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 10.625g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.462mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Fructose 0.95g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.065mg 1%
Potassium 81mg 129mg 1%
Net carbs 0.68g 62.15g N/A
Magnesium 27mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g 9.37g N/A
Trans fat 3.969g N/A
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.542g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Cream cracker
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Monterey Jack
40%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.704g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/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.