Muenster cheese vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Muenster cheese and Cottage cheese
- Muenster cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Selenium than Cottage cheese.
- Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 87% more.
- Muenster cheese contains 9 times more Calcium than Cottage cheese. Muenster cheese contains 717mg of Calcium, while Cottage cheese contains 83mg.
- Cottage cheese contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, muenster and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd.
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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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Calcium
+763.9%
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Iron
+485.7%
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Magnesium
+237.5%
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Phosphorus
+194.3%
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Potassium
+28.8%
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Zinc
+602.5%
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Manganese
+300%
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Selenium
+49.5%
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Sodium
-42%
Equal in Copper - 0.029
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Calcium
+763.9%
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Iron
+485.7%
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Magnesium
+237.5%
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Phosphorus
+194.3%
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Potassium
+28.8%
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Zinc
+602.5%
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Manganese
+300%
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Selenium
+49.5%
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Sodium
-42%
Equal in Copper - 0.029
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
+622.9%
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Vitamin E
+225%
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Vitamin D
+500%
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Vitamin B2
+96.3%
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Vitamin B6
+21.7%
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Vitamin B12
+241.9%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+107.7%
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Vitamin B5
+193.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.099
Equal in Folate - 12
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Vitamin A
+622.9%
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Vitamin E
+225%
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Vitamin D
+500%
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Vitamin B2
+96.3%
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Vitamin B6
+21.7%
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Vitamin B12
+241.9%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+107.7%
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Vitamin B5
+193.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.099
Equal in Folate - 12
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+110.5%
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Fats
+598.6%
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Other
+159.6%
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Carbs
+201.8%
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Water
+91%
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
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3.66 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
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1.41 g
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Protein
+110.5%
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Fats
+598.6%
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+159.6%
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Carbs
+201.8%
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Water
+91%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1019.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+437.4%
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Saturated Fat
-91%
Saturated Fat:
19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.661 g
Saturated Fat:
1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.123 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1019.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+437.4%
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Saturated Fat
-91%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar | |||
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Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 1.12g | 3.38g | |
Protein | 23.41g | 11.12g | |
Fats | 30.04g | 4.3g | |
Carbs | 1.12g | 3.38g | |
Calories | 368kcal | 98kcal | |
Sugar | 1.12g | 2.67g | |
Calcium | 717mg | 83mg | |
Iron | 0.41mg | 0.07mg | |
Magnesium | 27mg | 8mg | |
Phosphorus | 468mg | 159mg | |
Potassium | 134mg | 104mg | |
Sodium | 628mg | 364mg | |
Zinc | 2.81mg | 0.4mg | |
Copper | 0.031mg | 0.029mg | |
Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.002mg | |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 9.7µg | |
Vitamin A | 1012IU | 140IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 298µg | 37µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.08mg | |
Vitamin D | 22IU | 3IU | |
Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.027mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.32mg | 0.163mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.103mg | 0.099mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.557mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.046mg | |
Folate | 12µg | 12µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 0.43µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.327mg | 0.147mg | |
Threonine | 0.888mg | 0.5mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 0.591mg | |
Leucine | 2.26mg | 1.116mg | |
Lysine | 2.139mg | 0.934mg | |
Methionine | 0.569mg | 0.269mg | |
Phenylalanine | 1.24mg | 0.577mg | |
Valine | 1.482mg | 0.748mg | |
Histidine | 0.829mg | 0.326mg | |
Cholesterol | 96mg | 17mg | |
Saturated Fat | 19.113g | 1.718g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.711g | 0.778g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.661g | 0.123g |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)