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Monterey Jack vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Monterey Jack and Pistachio?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B12, yet Pistachio is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Pistachio's daily need coverage for Copper is 141% higher.
  • Pistachio contains less Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, monterey and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +610.5%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +107.1%
Contains more Iron +444.4%
Contains more Magnesium +348.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.4%
Contains more Potassium +1165.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +3962.5%
Contains more Manganese +10809.1%
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 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Calcium +610.5%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +107.1%
Contains more Iron +444.4%
Contains more Magnesium +348.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.4%
Contains more Potassium +1165.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +3962.5%
Contains more Manganese +10809.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +49%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1297.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2051.9%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
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 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +49%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1297.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2051.9%
Contains more Folate +183.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Water +838.4%
Contains more Other +19.1%
Contains more Fats +49.7%
Contains more Carbs +3895.6%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Water +838.4%
Contains more Other +19.1%
Contains more Fats +49.7%
Contains more Carbs +3895.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1499.6%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1499.6%

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 Pistachio
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 Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 16.57g Pistachio
Protein 24.48g 20.16g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 0.68g 27.17g Pistachio
Calories 373kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 0.5g 7.66g Monterey Jack
Fiber 0g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 746mg 105mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 27mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 444mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 81mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 600mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 3mg 2.2mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 0.011mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 14.5µg 7µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 516IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 26µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.16mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 18µg 51µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.251mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.684mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.917mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 1.604mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 1.138mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.36mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 1.092mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 1.249mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.512mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 19.066g 5.907g Pistachio
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Pistachio
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
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.