Monterey Jack vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between monterey Jack and salsa
- Monterey Jack has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and selenium; however, salsa is higher in iron.
- Monterey Jack covers your daily need for saturated fat, 95% more than salsa.
- Salsa has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, monterey and USDA Commodity, salsa.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6116.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1664.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1380% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3525% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +211.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +607.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1061.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1532% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15040% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +121.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +929.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +118.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.899 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.107 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54593.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +740.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 19.066g | 0.029g | 87% |
| Calcium | 746mg | 12mg | 73% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 30mg | 59% |
| Fats | 30.28g | 0.2g | 46% |
| Protein | 24.48g | 1.5g | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0µg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.03mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 0.4µg | 26% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 0.17mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.751g | 0.016g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 28µg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 2.24mg | 19% |
| Calories | 373kcal | 36kcal | 17% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.096mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 430mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 270mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 1.08mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 0.107g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.149mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 0.68g | 7g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 0.68g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 18µg | 19µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.871mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.344mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.635mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.859mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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