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Monterey Jack vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Monterey Jack and Pilaf?

  • Monterey Jack is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, yet Pilaf is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 94% more.
  • Monterey Jack has 42 times more Vitamin B12 than Pilaf. While Monterey Jack has 0.83µg of Vitamin B12, Pilaf has only 0.02µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pilaf is lower.

We used Cheese, monterey and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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 Calcium +798.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.3%
Contains less Sodium -54%
Contains more Zinc +197%
Contains more Iron +238.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +132.1%
Contains more Copper +418.8%
Contains more Manganese +7918.2%
Contains more Selenium +123.4%
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 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Calcium +798.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.3%
Contains less Sodium -54%
Contains more Zinc +197%
Contains more Iron +238.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +132.1%
Contains more Copper +418.8%
Contains more Manganese +7918.2%
Contains more Selenium +123.4%

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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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +5392.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4050%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3920%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406.3%
Contains more Folate +1077.8%
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 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +5392.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4050%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3920%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406.3%
Contains more Folate +1077.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +134.9%
Contains more Fats +2110.2%
Contains more Water +410.1%
Contains more Carbs +11122.1%
Equal in Other - 3.86
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Protein +134.9%
Contains more Fats +2110.2%
Contains more Water +410.1%
Contains more Carbs +11122.1%
Equal in Other - 3.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2246.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2246.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 24.48g 10.42g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 1.37g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 373kcal 359kcal Monterey Jack
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 0.5g 1.53g Monterey Jack
Fiber 0g 1.2g Pilaf
Calcium 746mg 83mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 27mg 32mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 444mg 154mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 188mg Pilaf
Sodium 600mg 1303mg Monterey Jack
Zinc 3mg 1.01mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.011mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 14.5µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 769IU 14IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 4µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.04mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.087mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 18µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.02µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.086mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.221mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.279mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 0.523mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.189mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.145mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.32mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.374mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.15mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 1mg Pilaf
Saturated Fat 19.066g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0.373g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.377g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.759g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 703mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.