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Pasta vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pasta and Monterey Jack different?

  • Pasta is higher in Vitamin B1, however, Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Monterey Jack is 95% higher.
  • Pasta contains 14 times more Vitamin B1 than Monterey Jack. While Pasta contains 0.209mg of Vitamin B1, Monterey Jack contains only 0.015mg.
  • Pasta has less Cholesterol.

Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Cheese, monterey are the varieties used 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 Iron +58.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +190.6%
Contains more Manganese +1936.4%
Contains more Calcium +12333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +604.8%
Contains more Potassium +237.5%
Contains more Zinc +435.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +58.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +190.6%
Contains more Manganese +1936.4%
Contains more Calcium +12333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +604.8%
Contains more Potassium +237.5%
Contains more Zinc +435.7%

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.
Pasta
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +966.7%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +3745%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +492.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +966.7%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +3745%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +492.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +3566.2%
Contains more Water +67.2%
Contains more Protein +375.3%
Contains more Fats +2783.8%
Contains more Other +1045.2%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
Contains more Carbs +3566.2%
Contains more Water +67.2%
Contains more Protein +375.3%
Contains more Fats +2783.8%
Contains more Other +1045.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6957.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.6%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6957.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pasta Monterey Jack
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 0.68g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 1.05g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 24.93g 0.68g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g Pasta
Calcium 6mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 1.14mg 0.72mg Pasta
Magnesium 18mg 27mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 63mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 24mg 81mg Monterey Jack
Sodium 6mg 600mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.093mg 0.032mg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 0.011mg Pasta
Selenium 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 20IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.015mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.093mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.079mg Monterey Jack
Folate 64µg 18µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.134mg 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 0.197mg 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 0.348mg 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 0.097mg 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.079mg 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 0.217mg 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.103mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 33mg 89mg Pasta
Saturated Fat 0.15g 19.066g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.899g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Monterey Jack
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
16%
Pasta
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 594mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.916g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients
  2. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.