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Monterey Jack vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Monterey Jack and Nachos

  • Monterey Jack has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Nachos are higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 84% more than Nachos.
  • Monterey Jack has 40 times more Vitamin A RAE than Nachos. While Monterey Jack has 198µg of Vitamin A RAE, Nachos have only 5µg.
  • Nachos have less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, monterey and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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 +1084.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.2%
Contains more Zinc +248.8%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +346.9%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +1600%
Equal in Iron - 0.75
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 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +1084.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.2%
Contains more Zinc +248.8%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +346.9%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +1600%
Equal in Iron - 0.75

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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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin A +3561.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +193.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1085.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1469.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +577.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +672%
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 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin A +3561.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +193.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1085.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1469.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +577.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +672%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +466.7%
Contains more Fats +40.8%
Contains more Other +89.8%
Contains more Carbs +5033.8%
Equal in Water - 37.4
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +466.7%
Contains more Fats +40.8%
Contains more Other +89.8%
Contains more Carbs +5033.8%
Equal in Water - 37.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +460.6%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +460.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 24.48g 4.32g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 21.5g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 373kcal 343kcal Monterey Jack
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 0.5g 2.17g Monterey Jack
Fiber 0g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 746mg 63mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 0.75mg Nachos
Magnesium 27mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 444mg 198mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 600mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 3mg 0.86mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.064mg Nachos
Manganese 0.011mg 0.187mg Nachos
Selenium 14.5µg 8.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 21IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.123mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.133mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.63mg Nachos
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 18µg 10µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.07µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.042mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.156mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.187mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 0.521mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.156mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.094mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.229mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.25mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.135mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 19.066g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

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Monterey Jack Nachos
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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
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.893g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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