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Gouda cheese vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Gouda cheese and Muenster cheese

  • Gouda cheese has more Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Muenster cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 15% more.
  • Muenster cheese contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, gouda 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.
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
5
:
4
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.8%
Contains more Copper +16.1%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Iron +70.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Equal in Calcium - 717
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Gouda cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 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 Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.8%
Contains more Copper +16.1%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Iron +70.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
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.
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
6
:
5
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.32
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.47
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5
Gouda cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 5% 15% 0% 8% 78% 2% 21% 19% 16% 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 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.32
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.47
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
3
:
2
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Carbs +98.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.41
Equal in Fats - 30.04
Equal in Water - 41.77
Equal in Other - 3.66
Gouda cheese
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 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 +98.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.41
Equal in Fats - 30.04
Equal in Water - 41.77
Equal in Other - 3.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
1
:
2
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.113
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.661
Gouda cheese
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.113
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.
Gouda cheese Muenster cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 1.12g Gouda cheese
Protein 24.94g 23.41g Gouda cheese
Fats 27.44g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 2.22g 1.12g Gouda cheese
Calories 356kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 2.22g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Calcium 700mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.24mg 0.41mg Muenster cheese
Magnesium 29mg 27mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 546mg 468mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 121mg 134mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 819mg 628mg Muenster cheese
Zinc 3.9mg 2.81mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.036mg 0.031mg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.008mg Gouda cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 563IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 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 0.03mg 0.013mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.32mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.103mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.19mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.056mg Gouda cheese
Folate 21µg 12µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.47µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.327mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg 0.888mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.306mg 1.145mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.564mg 2.26mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg 2.139mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg 0.569mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 1.24mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg 1.482mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg 0.829mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 114mg 96mg Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 17.614g 19.113g Gouda cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.661g Muenster cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gouda cheese Muenster cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Gouda cheese
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.499g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.