Monterey Jack vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between monterey Jack and taco?
- Monterey Jack is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and zinc, yet taco is higher in fiber, vitamin K, and manganese.
- Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 73% more.
- Monterey Jack has 8 times more calcium than taco. While monterey Jack has 746mg of calcium, taco has only 89mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in taco is lower.
- The glycemic index of monterey Jack is lower.
We used Cheese, monterey and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +738.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +149.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +158% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2163.6% |
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 | +890% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1674.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +512% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +107.8% |
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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +176.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +126.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2819.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39% |
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
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +98.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +238.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 19.066g | 4.384g | 67% |
| Calcium | 746mg | 89mg | 66% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 178mg | 38% |
| Protein | 24.48g | 8.86g | 31% |
| Fats | 30.28g | 12.7g | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.06mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 28mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 20µg | 20% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 3.042g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 15.3µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.751g | 4.411g | 11% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 1.75mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.249mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 9.2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 1.65mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 397mg | 9% |
| Calories | 373kcal | 226kcal | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 0.68g | 19.85g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 1.19mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.93µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 81mg | 209mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 4IU | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.68g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Folate | 18µg | 19µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.682g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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.