Muenster cheese vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Muenster cheese and American cheese
- Muenster cheese has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, while American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- American cheese covers your daily need of Sodium 45% more than Muenster cheese.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in American cheese is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, muenster and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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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Sodium
-62.4%
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Zinc
+12.9%
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Calcium
+45.7%
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Iron
+53.7%
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Phosphorus
+37%
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Copper
+48.4%
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Manganese
+412.5%
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Selenium
+39.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Potassium - 132
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Sodium
-62.4%
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Zinc
+12.9%
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Calcium
+45.7%
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Iron
+53.7%
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Phosphorus
+37%
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Copper
+48.4%
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Manganese
+412.5%
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Selenium
+39.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Potassium - 132
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 B2
+36.8%
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Vitamin B3
+35.5%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin E
+207.7%
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Vitamin B1
+15.4%
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Vitamin B5
+112.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 945
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.054
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.6
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Vitamin B2
+36.8%
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Vitamin B3
+35.5%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin E
+207.7%
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Vitamin B1
+15.4%
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Vitamin B5
+112.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 945
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.054
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.6
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+29.1%
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Carbs
+230.4%
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+85%
Equal in Fats - 31.79
Equal in Water - 39.61
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
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Protein
+29.1%
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Carbs
+230.4%
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+85%
Equal in Fats - 31.79
Equal in Water - 39.61
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+94.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.057
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.236
Saturated Fat:
19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.661 g
Saturated Fat:
18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.286 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+94.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.057
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.236
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 Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 1.12g | 3.7g | |
Protein | 23.41g | 18.13g | |
Fats | 30.04g | 31.79g | |
Carbs | 1.12g | 3.7g | |
Calories | 368kcal | 371kcal | |
Sugar | 1.12g | 2.26g | |
Calcium | 717mg | 1045mg | |
Iron | 0.41mg | 0.63mg | |
Magnesium | 27mg | 26mg | |
Phosphorus | 468mg | 641mg | |
Potassium | 134mg | 132mg | |
Sodium | 628mg | 1671mg | |
Zinc | 2.81mg | 2.49mg | |
Copper | 0.031mg | 0.046mg | |
Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.041mg | |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 20.2µg | |
Vitamin A | 1012IU | 945IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 298µg | 250µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.8mg | |
Vitamin D | 22IU | 23IU | |
Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.015mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.32mg | 0.234mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.103mg | 0.076mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.403mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.054mg | |
Folate | 12µg | 8µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 1.5µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.6µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.327mg | 0.232mg | |
Threonine | 0.888mg | 0.772mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 0.938mg | |
Leucine | 2.26mg | 1.716mg | |
Lysine | 2.139mg | 1.516mg | |
Methionine | 0.569mg | 0.475mg | |
Phenylalanine | 1.24mg | 0.939mg | |
Valine | 1.482mg | 1.187mg | |
Histidine | 0.829mg | 0.546mg | |
Cholesterol | 96mg | 100mg | |
Trans Fat | 1.144g | ||
Saturated Fat | 19.113g | 18.057g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.711g | 8.236g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.661g | 1.286g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | ||
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | ||
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | ||
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | ||
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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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
32%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1043mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
American cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.056g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese 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.