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Monterey Jack vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Monterey Jack and Prunes?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Prunes is richer in Vitamin K, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 95% higher.
  • Prunes contains less Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, monterey and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked 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 +1634.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +543.5%
Contains more Zinc +581.8%
Contains more Selenium +4733.3%
Contains more Iron +29.2%
Contains more Magnesium +51.9%
Contains more Potassium +803.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +778.1%
Contains more Manganese +2618.2%
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 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1634.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +543.5%
Contains more Zinc +581.8%
Contains more Selenium +4733.3%
Contains more Iron +29.2%
Contains more Magnesium +51.9%
Contains more Potassium +803.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +778.1%
Contains more Manganese +2618.2%

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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Prunes
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.7%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1923.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2280%
Equal in Vitamin A - 781
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 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.7%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1923.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2280%
Equal in Vitamin A - 781

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1022.9%
Contains more Fats +7868.4%
Contains more Water +32.6%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Carbs +9294.1%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more Protein +1022.9%
Contains more Fats +7868.4%
Contains more Water +32.6%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Carbs +9294.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16411.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1350%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16411.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1350%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Prunes Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 56.78g Prunes
Protein 24.48g 2.18g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 0.38g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 63.88g Prunes
Calories 373kcal 240kcal Monterey Jack
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 0.5g 38.13g Monterey Jack
Fiber 0g 7.1g Prunes
Calcium 746mg 43mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 0.93mg Prunes
Magnesium 27mg 41mg Prunes
Phosphorus 444mg 69mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 732mg Prunes
Sodium 600mg 2mg Prunes
Zinc 3mg 0.44mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.281mg Prunes
Manganese 0.011mg 0.299mg Prunes
Selenium 14.5µg 0.3µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 781IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 39µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.43mg Prunes
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Prunes
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.051mg Prunes
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.186mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.882mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.422mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.205mg Prunes
Folate 18µg 4µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.025mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.049mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.041mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 0.066mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.05mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.016mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.052mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.056mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.027mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 19.066g 0.088g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0.053g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.062g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Prunes
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
31%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.978g)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.