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Monterey Jack vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Monterey Jack and Skipjack tuna

  • Monterey Jack has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 117% more than Monterey Jack.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 45 times less Saturated Fat than Monterey Jack. Monterey Jack contains 19.066g of Saturated Fat, while Skipjack tuna contains 0.42g.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, monterey and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 +1916.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +63%
Contains more Potassium +544.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +243.8%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +222.8%
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 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +1916.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +63%
Contains more Potassium +544.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +243.8%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +222.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1181.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +219.7%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20067.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +163.9%
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 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1181.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +219.7%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20067.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +163.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2247.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Water +51.9%
Contains more Other +131.5%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more Fats +2247.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Water +51.9%
Contains more Other +131.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3501.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3501.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

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 Skipjack tuna
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Skipjack tuna Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 0g Monterey Jack
Protein 24.48g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 30.28g 1.29g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 0g Monterey Jack
Calories 373kcal 132kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g Skipjack tuna
Calcium 746mg 37mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 27mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 444mg 285mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 600mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 3mg 1.05mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.011mg 0.019mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 14.5µg 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 769IU 60IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 18µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.038mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.122mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 18µg 10µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 0.871mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.519mg 1.3mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 2.293mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.641mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 1.101mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 1.453mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.83mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 60mg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 19.066g 0.42g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0.243g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.403g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Monterey Jack Skipjack tuna
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
78%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.646g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.