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Monterey Jack vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Monterey Jack and Falafel

  • Monterey Jack has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Falafel is higher in Iron, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 83% more than Falafel.
  • Falafel has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, monterey and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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 +1281.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Contains more Iron +375%
Contains more Magnesium +203.7%
Contains more Potassium +622.2%
Contains less Sodium -51%
Contains more Copper +706.3%
Contains more Manganese +6181.8%
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 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +1281.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Contains more Iron +375%
Contains more Magnesium +203.7%
Contains more Potassium +622.2%
Contains less Sodium -51%
Contains more Copper +706.3%
Contains more Manganese +6181.8%

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 +5815.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1022.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.2%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
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 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +5815.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1022.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.2%
Contains more Folate +416.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +83.9%
Contains more Fats +70.1%
Contains more Water +18.5%
Contains more Other +46.1%
Contains more Carbs +4582.4%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Protein +83.9%
Contains more Fats +70.1%
Contains more Water +18.5%
Contains more Other +46.1%
Contains more Carbs +4582.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362.7%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362.7%

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 Falafel
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 24.48g 13.31g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 17.8g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 373kcal 333kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g Falafel
Calcium 746mg 54mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 27mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 444mg 192mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 600mg 294mg Falafel
Zinc 3mg 1.5mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.011mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 14.5µg 1µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 13IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 1µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.166mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 18µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.134mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.492mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.567mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 0.944mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.856mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.187mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.707mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.562mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.364mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 19.066g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Monterey Jack Falafel
Low Fats diet ok
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
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.683g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.