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Paprika vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between paprika and monterey Jack

  • Monterey Jack has less vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, copper, manganese, vitamin K, and potassium than paprika.
  • Paprika covers your daily need for vitamin A, 970% more than monterey Jack.
  • Paprika has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of monterey Jack is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, paprika 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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
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 +559.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2714.8%
Contains more IronIron +2836.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2128.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14354.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.2%

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.
Paprika
11
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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
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 +1143.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11092.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10717.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1095.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2610.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3112%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 +7839.7%
Contains more OtherOther +118%
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.1%
Contains more FatsFats +134.9%
Contains more WaterWater +264.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 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 -88.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +763.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +416.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Iron 21.14mg 0.72mg 255%
Vitamin A 2463µg 198µg 252%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.26mg 192%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.079mg 159%
Fiber 34.9g 0g 140%
Saturated fat 2.14g 19.066g 77%
Copper 0.713mg 0.032mg 76%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.011mg 69%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.39mg 65%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.5µg 65%
Potassium 2280mg 81mg 65%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.093mg 62%
Calcium 229mg 746mg 52%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.21mg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.899g 46%
Magnesium 178mg 27mg 36%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Fats 12.89g 30.28g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.015mg 26%
Sodium 68mg 600mg 23%
Protein 14.14g 24.48g 21%
Phosphorus 314mg 444mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 8.751g 18%
Carbs 53.99g 0.68g 18%
Selenium 6.3µg 14.5µg 15%
Zinc 4.33mg 3mg 12%
Folate 49µg 18µg 8%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Choline 51.5mg 15.4mg 7%
Calories 282kcal 373kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 19.09g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 1.289mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.859mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika 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
221%
Paprika
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 532mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.926g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.84g)
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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.