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Monterey Jack vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between monterey Jack and shrimp?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and monounsaturated fat, yet shrimp is richer in copper and potassium.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 95% higher.
  • Monterey Jack has 182 times more monounsaturated fat than shrimp. Monterey Jack has 8.751g of monounsaturated fat, while shrimp has 0.048g.
  • Shrimp contains less saturated fat.
  • Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index than shrimp.

We used Cheese, monterey and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) 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%
Shrimp
Shrimp
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +965.7%
Contains more IronIron +41.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +219.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1084.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%

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%
Shrimp
Shrimp
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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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

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
Shrimp
Shrimp
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24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +10714.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +240%
Contains more OtherOther +193.4%
Contains more WaterWater +81.2%
~equal in Protein ~23.98g

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
Shrimp
Shrimp
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31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18131.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1038%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Shrimp DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.066g 0.056g 86%
Calcium 746mg 70mg 68%
Fats 30.28g 0.28g 46%
Copper 0.032mg 0.379mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 35%
Cholesterol 89mg 189mg 33%
Phosphorus 444mg 237mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 30%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 0.048g 22%
Vitamin A 198µg 22%
Sodium 600mg 111mg 21%
Calories 373kcal 99kcal 14%
Zinc 3mg 1.64mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 6%
Potassium 81mg 259mg 5%
Folate 18µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.079g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 39mg 3%
Iron 0.72mg 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.033mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 1%
Protein 24.48g 23.98g 1%
Net carbs 0.68g 0.2g N/A
Carbs 0.68g 0.2g 0%
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Shrimp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 489mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.01g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.