Taco vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between taco and monterey Jack?
- Taco is higher in fiber, vitamin K, and manganese, yet monterey Jack is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and zinc.
- Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 73% more.
- The amount of cholesterol in taco is lower.
- The glycemic index of monterey Jack is lower.
We used Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Cheese, monterey types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +158% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2163.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +738.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +149.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1674.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +512% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +107.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +890% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +550% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2819.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +176.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +126.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
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 | -77% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +238.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +98.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 19.066g | 67% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 746mg | 66% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 444mg | 38% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 24.48g | 31% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 30.28g | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.39mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 89mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 198µg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 0.899g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 2.5µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 8.751g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 3mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.011mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 14.5µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 0.093mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 600mg | 9% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 373kcal | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 0.68g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.72mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.032mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0.83µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 209mg | 81mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Choline | 32mg | 15.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 22IU | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 0.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Folate | 19µg | 18µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
22%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.682g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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.