Monterey Jack vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between monterey Jack and mars?
- Monterey Jack is higher in calcium and vitamin A, yet mars is higher in fiber.
- Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for calcium is 66% more.
- Monterey Jack has 7 times more cholesterol than mars. While monterey Jack has 89mg of cholesterol, mars has only 12mg.
- The glycemic index of monterey Jack is lower.
We used Cheese, monterey and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +728.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +472% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2312.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10547.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.899 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 746mg | 90mg | 66% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 63% | |
| Protein | 24.48g | 4.28g | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 35% | |
| Saturated fat | 19.066g | 11.651g | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 30% | |
| Zinc | 3mg | 27% | |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 12mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 0.68g | 72.4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.751g | 22% | |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 600mg | 136mg | 20% |
| Fats | 30.28g | 19.32g | 17% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 6% | |
| Folate | 18µg | 5% | |
| Calories | 373kcal | 475kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.68g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.415g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $2)