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Muenster cheese vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Muenster cheese and Cheddar Cheese different?

  • Muenster cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Cheddar Cheese is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Cheddar Cheese is 25% higher.
  • Muenster cheese contains 2 times more Potassium than Cheddar Cheese. While Muenster cheese contains 134mg of Potassium, Cheddar Cheese contains only 76mg.

Cheese, muenster and Cheese, cheddar 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.
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
6
:
3
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Iron +192.9%
Contains more Potassium +76.3%
Contains more Zinc +29.5%
Contains more Manganese +237.5%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Equal in Calcium - 710
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 455
Equal in Sodium - 653
Equal in Copper - 0.03
Muenster cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +192.9%
Contains more Potassium +76.3%
Contains more Zinc +29.5%
Contains more Manganese +237.5%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Equal in Calcium - 710
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 455
Equal in Sodium - 653
Equal in Copper - 0.03

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.
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
3
:
7
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.9%
Contains more Folate +125%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
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%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.9%
Contains more Folate +125%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
2
:
3
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Fats +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +175.9%
Equal in Protein - 22.87
Equal in Other - 3.71
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
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Fats +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +175.9%
Equal in Protein - 22.87
Equal in Other - 3.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
0
:
3
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 23.41g 22.87g Muenster cheese
Fats 30.04g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 1.12g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 368kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 1.12g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 717mg 710mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.41mg 0.14mg Muenster cheese
Magnesium 27mg 27mg
Phosphorus 468mg 455mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 134mg 76mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 628mg 653mg Muenster cheese
Zinc 2.81mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.031mg 0.03mg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.008mg 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1012IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 298µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 22IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.029mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 0.059mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.066mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 12µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.1µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.4µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.888mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 2.26mg 1.939mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 2.139mg 1.025mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.569mg 0.547mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 1.074mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.482mg 1.404mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.829mg 0.547mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 96mg 99mg Muenster cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 19.113g 18.867g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.711g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Muenster cheese Cheddar 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
32%
Muenster cheese
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/nutrients
  2. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.