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Monterey Jack vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between monterey Jack and kit Kat

  • Monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and vitamin B12, yet kit Kat is richer in copper.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for monterey Jack is 62% higher.
  • Monterey Jack contains 33 times more zinc than kit Kat. Monterey Jack contains 3mg of zinc, while kit Kat contains 0.09mg.
  • Kit Kat contains less sodium.
  • Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index than kit Kat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, monterey and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +496.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +3233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +228.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.2%
Contains more IronIron +38.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +587.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +809.1%

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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +725%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +295%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +48.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +437.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +108%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +276%
Contains more FatsFats +16.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2416%
Contains more OtherOther +177.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9398.5%

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~17.953g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.895g

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 Kit Kat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Kit Kat DV% diff.
Calcium 746mg 125mg 62%
Phosphorus 444mg 135mg 44%
Protein 24.48g 6.51g 36%
Cholesterol 89mg 11mg 26%
Zinc 3mg 0.09mg 26%
Sodium 600mg 54mg 24%
Carbs 0.68g 64.59g 21%
Copper 0.032mg 0.22mg 21%
Vitamin A 198µg 24µg 19%
Selenium 14.5µg 5µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.21mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.56µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.64mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.117mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 5.844g 7%
Calories 373kcal 518kcal 7%
Fats 30.28g 25.99g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.02mg 5%
Saturated fat 19.066g 17.953g 5%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.72mg 1mg 4%
Potassium 81mg 231mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Choline 15.4mg 31mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 5.2µg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 37mg 2%
Folate 18µg 14µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.34mg 1%
Net carbs 0.68g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.895g 0%
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.