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Mozzarella vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mozzarella and Muenster cheese?

  • Mozzarella is higher in Phosphorus, yet Muenster cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mozzarella is lower.

We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Cheese, muenster 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 Phosphorus +12%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Iron +64%
Contains more Potassium +41.1%
Contains more Copper +14.8%
Equal in Calcium - 717
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Iron +64%
Contains more Potassium +41.1%
Contains more Copper +14.8%
Equal in Calcium - 717
Equal in Magnesium - 27
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 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.32
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
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 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.32

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Contains more Carbs +176.8%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Fats +75.7%
Contains more Other +52.5%
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 Protein +17.5%
Contains more Carbs +176.8%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Fats +75.7%
Contains more Other +52.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.9%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 1.12g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 23.41g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 3.1g 1.12g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 1.23g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Calcium 731mg 717mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.41mg Muenster cheese
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 524mg 468mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 134mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 16mg 628mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 2.81mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.031mg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.008mg Muenster cheese
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 13IU 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.013mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.32mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.103mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.056mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 12µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 54mg 96mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 19.113g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.661g Muenster cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella 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
23%
Mozzarella
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 612mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.