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Monterey Jack vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Monterey Jack and Hot chocolate

  • The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12 in Monterey Jack is higher than in Hot chocolate.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 88% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate has 14 times less Sodium than Monterey Jack. Monterey Jack has 600mg of Sodium, while Hot chocolate has 44mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, monterey and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 +554.4%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.9%
Contains more Zinc +376.2%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Contains more Potassium +143.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Copper +221.9%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
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 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Calcium +554.4%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.9%
Contains more Zinc +376.2%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Contains more Potassium +143.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Copper +221.9%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%

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 +336.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1150%
Contains more Vitamin D +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.2%
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 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +336.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1150%
Contains more Vitamin D +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +595.5%
Contains more Fats +1194%
Contains more Other +273.7%
Contains more Carbs +1479.4%
Contains more Water +101%
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% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +595.5%
Contains more Fats +1194%
Contains more Other +273.7%
Contains more Carbs +1479.4%
Contains more Water +101%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1192.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +970.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1192.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +970.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 24.48g 3.52g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 2.34g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 373kcal 77kcal Monterey Jack
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 0.5g 9.66g Monterey Jack
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 746mg 114mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 0.42mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 105mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 600mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 3mg 0.63mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.011mg 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 14.5µg 2.7µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 176IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 51µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.03mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.182mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.133mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.04mg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg 5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.49µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.2µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.037mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.095mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.169mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 0.305mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.215mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.076mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.15mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.201mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.067mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 19.066g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0.677g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.084g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Monterey Jack Hot chocolate
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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%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.635g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.