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Snickers vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between snickers and monterey Jack

  • Snickers is richer in fiber, yet monterey Jack is richer in calcium and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for monterey Jack is 66% higher.
  • Monterey Jack contains less sugar.
  • Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index than snickers.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER 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 0% 27% 0% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -68.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +728.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.72mg

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 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 +9142.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +256.9%
Contains more FatsFats +24.2%
Contains more WaterWater +817.4%
Contains more OtherOther +146.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.703 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -33.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snickers Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Calcium 90mg 746mg 66%
Phosphorus 444mg 63%
Protein 6.86g 24.48g 35%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 30%
Saturated fat 12.703g 19.066g 29%
Cholesterol 9mg 89mg 27%
Zinc 3mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 22%
Vitamin A 198µg 22%
Carbs 62.85g 0.68g 21%
Sodium 189mg 600mg 18%
Fats 24.38g 30.28g 9%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 6%
Calories 488kcal 373kcal 6%
Magnesium 27mg 6%
Folate 18µg 5%
Copper 0.032mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Potassium 81mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 60.95g 0.68g N/A
Iron 0.68mg 0.72mg 0%
Sugar 46.54g 0.5g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Trans fat 0.394g N/A
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snickers 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
0%
Snickers
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Snickers
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.363g)
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/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.