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Spinach raw vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spinach raw and Monterey Jack

  • Spinach raw has more Vitamin K, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Monterey Jack has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Spinach raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 400% more.
  • Spinach raw is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spinach, raw 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.
Contains more Iron +276.4%
Contains more Magnesium +192.6%
Contains more Potassium +588.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Copper +306.3%
Contains more Manganese +8054.5%
Contains more Calcium +653.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +806.1%
Contains more Zinc +466%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 102% 57% 22% 50% 11% 15% 44% 117% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +276.4%
Contains more Magnesium +192.6%
Contains more Potassium +588.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Copper +306.3%
Contains more Manganese +8054.5%
Contains more Calcium +653.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +806.1%
Contains more Zinc +466%
Contains more Selenium +1350%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1119.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +680.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +678.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.8%
Contains more Folate +977.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +19216%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 563% 41% 0% 94% 20% 44% 14% 4% 45% 146% 0% 1208%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 6% 18% 0% 4% 90% 2% 13% 19% 14% 104% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1119.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +680.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +678.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.8%
Contains more Folate +977.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +19216%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +433.8%
Contains more Water +122.9%
Contains more Protein +755.9%
Contains more Fats +7664.1%
Contains more Other +106.4%
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 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 Carbs +433.8%
Contains more Water +122.9%
Contains more Protein +755.9%
Contains more Fats +7664.1%
Contains more Other +106.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87410%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.8%
26% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.063 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.165 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87410%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spinach raw Monterey Jack
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Spinach raw Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 0.68g Spinach raw
Protein 2.86g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 0.39g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 3.63g 0.68g Spinach raw
Calories 23kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Fructose 0.15g Spinach raw
Sugar 0.42g 0.5g Spinach raw
Fiber 2.2g 0g Spinach raw
Calcium 99mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 2.71mg 0.72mg Spinach raw
Magnesium 79mg 27mg Spinach raw
Phosphorus 49mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 558mg 81mg Spinach raw
Sodium 79mg 600mg Spinach raw
Zinc 0.53mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.13mg 0.032mg Spinach raw
Manganese 0.897mg 0.011mg Spinach raw
Selenium 1µg 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 9377IU 769IU Spinach raw
Vitamin A RAE 469µg 198µg Spinach raw
Vitamin E 2.03mg 0.26mg Spinach raw
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 28.1mg 0mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.015mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 0.093mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.079mg Spinach raw
Folate 194µg 18µg Spinach raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 482.9µg 2.5µg Spinach raw
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.122mg 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 0.147mg 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 0.223mg 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 0.174mg 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.053mg 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 0.161mg 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.064mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Spinach raw
Saturated Fat 0.063g 19.066g Spinach raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 0.899g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw Monterey Jack
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
181%
Spinach raw
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.