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Monterey Jack vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between monterey Jack and pecan?

  • Monterey Jack is higher in calcium, vitamin B1,2, and phosphorus, yet pecan is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, and fiber.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for manganese is 195% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pecan is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pecan is lower.

We used Cheese, monterey and Nuts, pecans 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.
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%
Pecan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +965.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +281.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +348.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +406.2%
Contains more IronIron +251.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +3650%
Contains more ZincZinc +51%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40809.1%

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%
Pecan
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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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +311%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +163%

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
Pecan
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9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +167%
Contains more WaterWater +1065.1%
Contains more OtherOther +139.9%
Contains more FatsFats +137.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1938.2%

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
Pecan
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9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +366.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2304.2%

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 Pecan
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Pecan DV% diff.
Manganese 0.011mg 4.5mg 195%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 21.614g 138%
Copper 0.032mg 1.2mg 130%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 40.801g 80%
Calcium 746mg 70mg 68%
Fats 30.28g 71.97g 64%
Saturated fat 19.066g 6.18g 59%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.66mg 54%
Fiber 0g 9.6g 38%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg 35%
Protein 24.48g 9.17g 31%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Sodium 600mg 0mg 26%
Phosphorus 444mg 277mg 24%
Iron 0.72mg 2.53mg 23%
Vitamin A 198µg 3µg 22%
Magnesium 27mg 121mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.13mg 20%
Selenium 14.5µg 3.8µg 19%
Calories 373kcal 691kcal 16%
Zinc 3mg 4.53mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.863mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.21mg 10%
Potassium 81mg 410mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.4mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.167mg 7%
Choline 15.4mg 40.5mg 5%
Carbs 0.68g 13.86g 4%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 3.5µg 1%
Folate 18µg 22µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0.68g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.426mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.886g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan
Pecan is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
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.

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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.