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Monterey Jack vs. Poblano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between monterey Jack and poblano

  • Monterey Jack has more calcium; however, poblano is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, iron, fiber, potassium, manganese, and copper.
  • Poblano covers your daily need for vitamin A, 393% more than monterey Jack.
  • Monterey Jack has 23 times more saturated fat than poblano. While monterey Jack has 19.066g of saturated fat, poblano has only 0.82g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, monterey and Peppers, ancho, dried.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 18% 213% 410% 169% 39% 86% 5.6% 167% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1123%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +318.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2876.5%
Contains more IronIron +1418.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1487.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11527.3%

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%
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 6.7% 341% 0% 0% 45% 520% 120% 120% 816% 0% 0% 52% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +416.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1093.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +478.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6784.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +849%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4374.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +283.3%

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
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.4%
Contains more FatsFats +269.3%
Contains more WaterWater +81.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7461.8%
Contains more OtherOther +65.9%

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
14% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.82 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.511 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1678.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +401.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Poblano DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 3.535mg 266%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 2.255mg 143%
Iron 0.72mg 10.93mg 128%
Vitamin A 198µg 1022µg 92%
Fiber 0g 21.6g 86%
Saturated fat 19.066g 0.82g 83%
Potassium 81mg 2411mg 69%
Calcium 746mg 61mg 69%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.279mg 55%
Copper 0.032mg 0.508mg 53%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 6.403mg 39%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 1.993mg 36%
Phosphorus 444mg 201mg 35%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg 35%
Fats 30.28g 8.2g 34%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Protein 24.48g 11.86g 25%
Sodium 600mg 43mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 4.511g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 0.492g 21%
Selenium 14.5µg 2.9µg 21%
Magnesium 27mg 113mg 20%
Carbs 0.68g 51.42g 17%
Zinc 3mg 1.42mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.179mg 14%
Folate 18µg 69µg 13%
Calories 373kcal 281kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Net carbs 0.68g 29.82g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0.425mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.373mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0.605mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.142mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.361mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0.489mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0.232mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Poblano
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
155%
Poblano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
120%
Poblano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poblano
Poblano contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.