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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Muenster cheese

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Iron, however, Muenster cheese has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Parmigiano-Reggiano is 39% higher.
  • Muenster cheese has 8 times less Copper than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.238mg of Copper, while Muenster cheese has 0.031mg.
  • Muenster cheese is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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.
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
8
:
2
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Calcium +54.7%
Contains more Iron +119.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.7%
Contains more Copper +667.7%
Contains more Manganese +962.5%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains less Sodium -58.9%
Equal in Potassium - 134
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Muenster cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +54.7%
Contains more Iron +119.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.7%
Contains more Copper +667.7%
Contains more Manganese +962.5%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains less Sodium -58.9%
Equal in Potassium - 134

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.
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
5
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6
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.103
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Muenster cheese
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 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.103

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
3
:
2
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Carbs +22.3%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Other +119.4%
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Fats +50.2%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Muenster cheese
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 +22.3%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Other +119.4%
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Fats +50.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
1
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2
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.1%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 1.12g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 20g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 20g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 1.37g 1.12g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 265kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 0g 1.12g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 717mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.41mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 27mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 468mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 134mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 1529mg 628mg Muenster cheese
Zinc 3.87mg 2.81mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.031mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.008mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 14.5µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 15IU 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.013mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.32mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.103mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.19mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.056mg Muenster cheese
Folate 10µg 12µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 1.47µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 1.519mg 0.888mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 1.145mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 2.26mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 2.139mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 1.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 1.482mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 88mg 96mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 19.113g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.661g Muenster cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano 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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.796g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 901mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.