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Wafer vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Wafer and Monterey Jack

  • Wafer has more Copper, Iron, and Manganese, however, Monterey Jack has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 74% more.
  • Wafer has 63 times more Manganese than Monterey Jack. Wafer has 0.696mg of Manganese, while Monterey Jack has 0.011mg.
  • Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers 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 +456.9%
Contains more Magnesium +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +159.3%
Contains more Copper +1346.9%
Contains more Manganese +6227.3%
Contains more Calcium +2306.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.4%
Contains more Zinc +175.2%
Contains more Selenium +154.4%
Equal in Sodium - 600
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +456.9%
Contains more Magnesium +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +159.3%
Contains more Copper +1346.9%
Contains more Manganese +6227.3%
Contains more Calcium +2306.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.4%
Contains more Zinc +175.2%
Contains more Selenium +154.4%
Equal in Sodium - 600

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.
Wafer
5
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Contains more Vitamin E +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2973.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.4%
Contains more Folate +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +7590%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +822.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
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 E +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2973.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.4%
Contains more Folate +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +7590%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +822.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +10591.2%
Contains more Protein +270.9%
Contains more Fats +113.2%
Contains more Water +811.3%
Contains more Other +77.5%
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 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 +10591.2%
Contains more Protein +270.9%
Contains more Fats +113.2%
Contains more Water +811.3%
Contains more Other +77.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.9%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 0.68g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 14.2g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 72.7g 0.68g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 373kcal Wafer
Sugar 37.43g 0.5g Monterey Jack
Fiber 3.4g 0g Wafer
Calcium 31mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 4.01mg 0.72mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 27mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 210mg 81mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 600mg Wafer
Zinc 1.09mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.463mg 0.032mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.011mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 10IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.26mg Wafer
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.015mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 0.093mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.21mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.079mg Monterey Jack
Folate 47µg 18µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.22mg 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 0.261mg 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 0.447mg 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 0.281mg 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.105mg 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 0.323mg 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.128mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 2mg 89mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 19.066g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.899g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wafer Monterey Jack
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Wafer
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.825g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.