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

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How are potato salad and monterey Jack different?

  • Potato salad is higher in vitamin C and copper; however, monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for monterey Jack is 88% higher.
  • Potato salad has less saturated fat.
  • Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index (27) than potato salad (45).

Potato salad, home-prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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 +213.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +268.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +818.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3826.3%
Contains more IronIron +10.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +867.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +753.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +253.7%

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.
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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 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 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +857%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +518.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 +1542.6%
Contains more WaterWater +85.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +813.4%
Contains more FatsFats +269.3%
Contains more OtherOther +82.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 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 -92.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +315.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +252.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato salad 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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.429g 19.066g 80%
Calcium 19mg 746mg 73%
Phosphorus 52mg 444mg 56%
Protein 2.68g 24.48g 44%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg 35%
Fats 8.2g 30.28g 34%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.39mg 25%
Zinc 0.31mg 3mg 24%
Selenium 4.1µg 14.5µg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.899g 19%
Vitamin A 32µg 198µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 8.751g 16%
Calories 143kcal 373kcal 12%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Copper 0.118mg 0.032mg 10%
Cholesterol 68mg 89mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.21mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.015mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.079mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.093mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Potassium 254mg 81mg 5%
Manganese 0.101mg 0.011mg 4%
Magnesium 15mg 27mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Folate 7µg 18µg 3%
Carbs 11.17g 0.68g 3%
Sodium 529mg 600mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Iron 0.65mg 0.72mg 1%
Net carbs 9.87g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 1.289mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0.859mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
13%
Potato salad
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.637g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.