Cheddar Cheese vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cheddar Cheese and Muenster cheese different?
- Cheddar Cheese is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Muenster cheese is richer in Vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Cheddar Cheese is 25% higher.
- Cheddar Cheese contains 2 times more Folate than Muenster cheese. While Cheddar Cheese contains 27µg of Folate, Muenster cheese contains only 12µg.
Cheese, cheddar and Cheese, muenster are the varieties used 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.
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Zinc
+29.5%
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Manganese
+237.5%
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Selenium
+96.6%
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Iron
+192.9%
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Potassium
+76.3%
Equal in Calcium - 717
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 468
Equal in Sodium - 628
Equal in Copper - 0.031
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Zinc
+29.5%
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Manganese
+237.5%
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Selenium
+96.6%
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Iron
+192.9%
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Potassium
+76.3%
Equal in Calcium - 717
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 468
Equal in Sodium - 628
Equal in Copper - 0.031
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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Vitamin A
+22.7%
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Vitamin E
+173.1%
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Vitamin B1
+123.1%
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Vitamin B2
+33.8%
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Vitamin B5
+115.8%
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Vitamin B6
+17.9%
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Folate
+125%
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Vitamin B3
+74.6%
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Vitamin B12
+33.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5
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Vitamin A
+22.7%
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Vitamin E
+173.1%
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Vitamin B1
+123.1%
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Vitamin B2
+33.8%
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Vitamin B5
+115.8%
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Vitamin B6
+17.9%
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Folate
+125%
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Vitamin B3
+74.6%
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Vitamin B12
+33.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+10.9%
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Carbs
+175.9%
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Water
+12.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.41
Equal in Fats - 30.04
Equal in Other - 3.66
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
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Fats
+10.9%
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Carbs
+175.9%
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Water
+12.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.41
Equal in Fats - 30.04
Equal in Other - 3.66
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+115%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.113
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.711
Saturated Fat:
18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.421 g
Saturated Fat:
19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.661 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+115%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.113
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.711
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 3.09g | 1.12g | |
Protein | 22.87g | 23.41g | |
Fats | 33.31g | 30.04g | |
Carbs | 3.09g | 1.12g | |
Calories | 404kcal | 368kcal | |
Sugar | 0.48g | 1.12g | |
Calcium | 710mg | 717mg | |
Iron | 0.14mg | 0.41mg | |
Magnesium | 27mg | 27mg | |
Phosphorus | 455mg | 468mg | |
Potassium | 76mg | 134mg | |
Sodium | 653mg | 628mg | |
Zinc | 3.64mg | 2.81mg | |
Copper | 0.03mg | 0.031mg | |
Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.008mg | |
Selenium | 28.5µg | 14.5µg | |
Vitamin A | 1242IU | 1012IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 330µg | 298µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.26mg | |
Vitamin D | 24IU | 22IU | |
Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.013mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.32mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 0.103mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.19mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.056mg | |
Folate | 27µg | 12µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 1.47µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.5µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.327mg | |
Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.888mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 1.145mg | |
Leucine | 1.939mg | 2.26mg | |
Lysine | 1.025mg | 2.139mg | |
Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.569mg | |
Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 1.24mg | |
Valine | 1.404mg | 1.482mg | |
Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.829mg | |
Cholesterol | 99mg | 96mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.917g | ||
Saturated Fat | 18.867g | 19.113g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 9.246g | 8.711g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.661g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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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
35%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.