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Monterey Jack vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Monterey Jack and Pretzel

  • Monterey Jack has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Pretzel has more Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 93% more.
  • Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, monterey and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

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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 +2663%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.9%
Contains less Sodium -51.6%
Contains more Zinc +188.5%
Contains more Selenium +229.5%
Contains more Iron +536.1%
Contains more Potassium +175.3%
Contains more Copper +387.5%
Contains more Manganese +9127.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
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 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +2663%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.9%
Contains less Sodium -51.6%
Contains more Zinc +188.5%
Contains more Selenium +229.5%
Contains more Iron +536.1%
Contains more Potassium +175.3%
Contains more Copper +387.5%
Contains more Manganese +9127.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 29

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.3%
Contains more Folate +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +12%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.074
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 0% 10% 0% 7% 106% 77% 99% 20% 18% 125% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.3%
Contains more Folate +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +12%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.074

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +143.8%
Contains more Fats +933.4%
Contains more Water +1210.2%
Contains more Carbs +11722.1%
Equal in Other - 3.51
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more Protein +143.8%
Contains more Fats +933.4%
Contains more Water +1210.2%
Contains more Carbs +11722.1%
Equal in Other - 3.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1103.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.6%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1103.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.6%

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 Pretzel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 24.48g 10.04g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 2.93g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 373kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 0.5g 2.21g Monterey Jack
Fiber 0g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 746mg 27mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 27mg 29mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 444mg 128mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 223mg Pretzel
Sodium 600mg 1240mg Monterey Jack
Zinc 3mg 1.04mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Manganese 0.011mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 14.5µg 4.4µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.332mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.322mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.074mg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.097mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.25mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.407mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 0.757mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.257mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.177mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.52mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.48mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.22mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 19.066g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0.727g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 1.291g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Pretzel
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
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.675g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.