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Monterey Jack vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between monterey Jack and cayenne pepper?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in calcium, yet cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin K.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 817% higher.
  • Monterey Jack has 6 times more saturated fat than cayenne pepper. Monterey Jack has 19.066g of saturated fat, while cayenne pepper has 3.26g.

We used Cheese, monterey and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +404.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +21%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +463%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2386.4%
Contains more IronIron +983.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1065.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18081.8%

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.
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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +951%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2086.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3001.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3112%
Contains more FolateFolate +488.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +234.4%

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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.8%
Contains more FatsFats +75.3%
Contains more WaterWater +409.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8227.9%
Contains more OtherOther +70.1%

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +218.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +831%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 198µg 2081µg 209%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 29.83mg 197%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 2.45mg 182%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Iron 0.72mg 7.8mg 89%
Manganese 0.011mg 2mg 86%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Saturated fat 19.066g 3.26g 72%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 80.3µg 65%
Calcium 746mg 148mg 60%
Potassium 81mg 2014mg 57%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 8.701mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 8.37g 50%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.919mg 41%
Copper 0.032mg 0.373mg 38%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg 35%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Magnesium 27mg 152mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.328mg 26%
Protein 24.48g 12.01g 25%
Sodium 600mg 30mg 25%
Folate 18µg 106µg 22%
Phosphorus 444mg 293mg 22%
Fats 30.28g 17.27g 20%
Carbs 0.68g 56.63g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 2.75g 15%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.8µg 10%
Choline 15.4mg 51.5mg 7%
Zinc 3mg 2.48mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 4%
Calories 373kcal 318kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Net carbs 0.68g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 10.34g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Cayenne pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Monterey Jack
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.806g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.