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Pecan pie vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pecan pie and monterey Jack

  • Pecan pie has more manganese, copper, and vitamin B1; however, monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily saturated fat needs 75% more than pecan pie.
  • Monterey Jack has 65 times less manganese than pecan pie. Pecan pie has 0.712mg of manganese, while monterey Jack has 0.011mg.
  • Pecan pie contains less sodium.
  • Pecan pie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pecan pie is 59, while the glycemic index of monterey Jack is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Cheese, monterey.

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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% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.2%
Contains more IronIron +105.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +559.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6372.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2231.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +194.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +372.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +810.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +388.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 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 CarbsCarbs +7576.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +399.6%
Contains more FatsFats +36.4%
Contains more WaterWater +110.3%
Contains more OtherOther +195.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.899 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +535.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Calcium 32mg 746mg 71%
Saturated fat 3.989g 19.066g 69%
Phosphorus 94mg 444mg 50%
Protein 4.9g 24.48g 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 0.899g 32%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.011mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.83µg 28%
Copper 0.211mg 0.032mg 20%
Zinc 1.02mg 3mg 18%
Carbs 52.2g 0.68g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.39mg 16%
Sodium 262mg 600mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.015mg 14%
Vitamin A 82µg 198µg 13%
Fats 22.2g 30.28g 12%
Iron 1.48mg 0.72mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 8.751g 6%
Selenium 12µg 14.5µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 0.093mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.21mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Folate 26µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Calories 412kcal 373kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Potassium 133mg 81mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.079mg 1%
Cholesterol 87mg 89mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 52.2g 0.68g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 1.289mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.859mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Monterey Jack
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
17%
Pecan pie
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.