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Potato chips vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between potato chips and monterey Jack?

  • Potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, and copper, yet monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for calcium is 72% higher.
  • Potato chips contain less saturated fat.
  • Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index than potato chips.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cheese, monterey 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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
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 +148.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1474.1%
Contains more IronIron +126.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +856.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3008.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +175.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
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 EVitamin E +3403.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4015.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +735.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +784%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 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 FatsFats +14.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7679.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +249.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2058.4%
~equal in Other ~3.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 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 -42.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1253.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.899g 75%
Calcium 24mg 746mg 72%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.26mg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.079mg 45%
Phosphorus 165mg 444mg 40%
Saturated fat 10.96g 19.066g 37%
Potassium 1275mg 81mg 35%
Protein 7g 24.48g 35%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg 35%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Copper 0.306mg 0.032mg 30%
Sodium 8mg 600mg 26%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.093mg 23%
Vitamin A 0µg 198µg 22%
Histidine 153mg 0.859mg 22%
Fiber 4.8g 0g 19%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.011mg 19%
Zinc 1.09mg 3mg 17%
Carbs 52.9g 0.68g 17%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 2.5µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.39mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.015mg 13%
Selenium 8.1µg 14.5µg 12%
Iron 1.63mg 0.72mg 11%
Magnesium 67mg 27mg 10%
Calories 536kcal 373kcal 8%
Folate 45µg 18µg 7%
Fats 34.6g 30.28g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.21mg 4%
Choline 37.5mg 15.4mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 8.751g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Net carbs 48.1g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 1.289mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 1.635mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips 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
56%
Potato chips
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.106g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.