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Edam vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Edam and Muenster cheese different?

  • Edam is richer in Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, while Muenster cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Muenster cheese is lower in Sodium.

Cheese, edam and Cheese, muenster types were 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.
Edam
Edam
8
:
1
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains more Potassium +40.3%
Contains more Zinc +33.5%
Contains more Copper +16.1%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -22.7%
Equal in Calcium - 717
Equal in Iron - 0.41
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Muenster cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains more Potassium +40.3%
Contains more Zinc +33.5%
Contains more Copper +16.1%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -22.7%
Equal in Calcium - 717
Equal in Iron - 0.41
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.
Edam
Edam
6
:
5
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.47
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5
Edam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
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 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.47
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
3
:
2
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Carbs +27.7%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.41
Equal in Fats - 30.04
Equal in Water - 41.77
Edam
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 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 +27.7%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.41
Equal in Fats - 30.04
Equal in Water - 41.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
2
:
1
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.113
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.711
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.661
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.113
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.711
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.661

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 1.12g Edam
Protein 24.99g 23.41g Edam
Fats 27.8g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 1.43g 1.12g Edam
Calories 357kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 1.43g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Calcium 731mg 717mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.41mg Edam
Magnesium 30mg 27mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 468mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 134mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 628mg Muenster cheese
Zinc 3.75mg 2.81mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.031mg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg 0.008mg Edam
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 825IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.013mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.32mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.103mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.19mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.056mg Edam
Folate 16µg 12µg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.47µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.327mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.888mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 1.145mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 2.26mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 2.139mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.569mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 1.24mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 1.482mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.829mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 96mg Edam
Saturated Fat 17.572g 19.113g Edam
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.661g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam 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
35%
Edam
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.541g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.