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Poblano vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between poblano and monterey Jack

  • Poblano has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, iron, fiber, potassium, manganese, and copper; however, monterey Jack is higher in calcium.
  • Poblano covers your daily need for vitamin A, 393% more than monterey Jack.
  • Poblano has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, ancho, dried 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 81% 18% 213% 410% 169% 39% 86% 5.6% 167% 16%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +318.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2876.5%
Contains more IronIron +1418.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1487.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11527.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1123%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%

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 6.7% 341% 0% 0% 45% 520% 120% 120% 816% 0% 0% 52% 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 AVitamin A +416.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1093.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +478.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6784.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +849%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4374.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 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 +7461.8%
Contains more OtherOther +65.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.4%
Contains more FatsFats +269.3%
Contains more WaterWater +81.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.82 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.511 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 -95.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +401.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1678.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poblano Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 3.535mg 0.079mg 266%
Vitamin B2 2.255mg 0.39mg 143%
Iron 10.93mg 0.72mg 128%
Vitamin A 1022µg 198µg 92%
Fiber 21.6g 0g 86%
Saturated fat 0.82g 19.066g 83%
Potassium 2411mg 81mg 69%
Calcium 61mg 746mg 69%
Manganese 1.279mg 0.011mg 55%
Copper 0.508mg 0.032mg 53%
Vitamin B3 6.403mg 0.093mg 39%
Vitamin B5 1.993mg 0.21mg 36%
Phosphorus 201mg 444mg 35%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg 35%
Fats 8.2g 30.28g 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Protein 11.86g 24.48g 25%
Sodium 43mg 600mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.511g 0.899g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.492g 8.751g 21%
Selenium 2.9µg 14.5µg 21%
Magnesium 113mg 27mg 20%
Carbs 51.42g 0.68g 17%
Zinc 1.42mg 3mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.179mg 0.015mg 14%
Folate 69µg 18µg 13%
Calories 281kcal 373kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 29.82g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.425mg 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.373mg 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.605mg 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.142mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 1.289mg 0%
Valine 0.489mg 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.232mg 0.859mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poblano 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
155%
Poblano
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Poblano
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poblano
Poblano contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.