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Brunost vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brunost and Muenster cheese

  • Brunost is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Copper, however, Muenster cheese is richer in Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 82% higher.
  • Brunost has 24 times more Vitamin B1 than Muenster cheese. While Brunost has 0.315mg of Vitamin B1, Muenster cheese has only 0.013mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, muenster.

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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 +26.8%
Contains more Magnesium +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +951.5%
Contains more Copper +158.1%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Calcium +79.3%
Contains more Zinc +146.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 468
Equal in Sodium - 628
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +26.8%
Contains more Magnesium +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +951.5%
Contains more Copper +158.1%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Calcium +79.3%
Contains more Zinc +146.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 468
Equal in Sodium - 628
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +2323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +331.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +689.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1663.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +64.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1012
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 0% 0% 0% 79% 319% 16% 202% 63% 4% 303% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +331.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +689.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1663.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +64.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1012

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +3708%
Contains more Other +29.8%
Contains more Protein +142.6%
Contains more Water +210.8%
Equal in Fats - 30.04
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more Carbs +3708%
Contains more Other +29.8%
Contains more Protein +142.6%
Contains more Water +210.8%
Equal in Fats - 30.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.113
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.113

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 1.12g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 29.51g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 42.65g 1.12g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 368kcal Brunost
Sugar 1.12g Brunost
Calcium 400mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.52mg 0.41mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 27mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 1409mg 134mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 628mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.08mg 0.031mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.008mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1113IU 1012IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 298µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.013mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.32mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.103mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.19mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.056mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 12µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 1.47µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.393mg 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 0.519mg 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 0.992mg 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 0.814mg 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.318mg 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 0.765mg 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.293mg 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 94mg 96mg Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 19.113g Muenster cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.661g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost Muenster cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
87%
Brunost
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047000000000001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/nutrients
  2. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.