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Monterey Jack vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between monterey Jack and potato chips?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, yet potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, and copper.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for calcium is 72% higher.
  • Potato chips contain less cholesterol.
  • Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index than potato chips.

We used Cheese, monterey and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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.
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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3008.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +175.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +148.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1474.1%
Contains more IronIron +126.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +856.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3900%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3403.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4015.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +735.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +784%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +143.5%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 12.17g 75%
Calcium 746mg 24mg 72%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 9.11mg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.66mg 45%
Phosphorus 444mg 165mg 40%
Saturated fat 19.066g 10.96g 37%
Potassium 81mg 1275mg 35%
Protein 24.48g 7g 35%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg 35%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Copper 0.032mg 0.306mg 30%
Sodium 600mg 8mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 3.827mg 23%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Histidine 0.859mg 153mg 22%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.44mg 19%
Zinc 3mg 1.09mg 17%
Carbs 0.68g 52.9g 17%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 22.1µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.197mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.167mg 13%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.1µg 12%
Iron 0.72mg 1.63mg 11%
Magnesium 27mg 67mg 10%
Calories 373kcal 536kcal 8%
Folate 18µg 45µg 7%
Fats 30.28g 34.6g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.402mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 37.5mg 4%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 9.84g 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Net carbs 0.68g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0.392mg 0%

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +249.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2058.4%
Contains more FatsFats +14.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7679.4%
~equal in Other ~3.6g

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1253.7%

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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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.