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Spaghetti vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between spaghetti and monterey Jack?

  • Spaghetti is richer in selenium, yet monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 94% higher.
  • Spaghetti has 2 times more selenium than monterey Jack. Spaghetti has 26.4µg of selenium, while monterey Jack has 14.5µg.
  • Spaghetti contains less saturated fat.
  • Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index than spaghetti.

We used Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
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 CopperCopper +212.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2827.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10557.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.1%
Contains more IronIron +44%
Contains more ZincZinc +488.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +665.5%

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% 0% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +330.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +140.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 +4438.2%
Contains more WaterWater +51.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +322.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3155.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1167.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 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 -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6580.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +175.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spaghetti 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 Spaghetti Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.176g 19.066g 86%
Calcium 7mg 746mg 74%
Phosphorus 58mg 444mg 55%
Fats 0.93g 30.28g 45%
Protein 5.8g 24.48g 37%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.39mg 28%
Sodium 1mg 600mg 26%
Zinc 0.51mg 3mg 23%
Selenium 26.4µg 14.5µg 22%
Vitamin A 0µg 198µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.131g 8.751g 22%
Manganese 0.322mg 0.011mg 14%
Calories 158kcal 373kcal 11%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Carbs 30.86g 0.68g 10%
Copper 0.1mg 0.032mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.899g 4%
Iron 0.5mg 0.72mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Folate 7µg 18µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.093mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.079mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg 2%
Choline 6.4mg 15.4mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.26mg 1%
Potassium 44mg 81mg 1%
Net carbs 29.06g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0.5g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.015mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.206mg 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.228mg 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 1.289mg 0%
Valine 0.262mg 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.132mg 0.859mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.