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Muenster cheese vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Muenster cheese and Fontina

  • Muenster cheese is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, while Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily Phosphorus needs 17% more than Fontina.
  • Muenster cheese has 2 times more Potassium than Fontina. Muenster cheese has 134mg of Potassium, while Fontina has 64mg.
  • Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, muenster and Cheese, fontina.

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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
7
:
2
Fontina
Fontina
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +109.4%
Contains less Sodium -21.5%
Contains more Copper +24%
Contains more Zinc +24.6%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Muenster cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Fontina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +109.4%
Contains less Sodium -21.5%
Contains more Copper +24%
Contains more Zinc +24.6%
Contains more Manganese +75%
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.
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
3
:
7
Fontina
Fontina
Contains more Vitamin A +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 913
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.27
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.6
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%
Fontina
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 913
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.27
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
1
:
4
Fontina
Fontina
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Carbs +38.4%
Equal in Protein - 25.6
Equal in Fats - 31.14
Equal in Water - 37.92
Equal in Other - 3.79
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
Fontina
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Carbs +38.4%
Equal in Protein - 25.6
Equal in Fats - 31.14
Equal in Water - 37.92
Equal in Other - 3.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
2
:
1
Fontina
Fontina
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.196
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.687
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Fontina
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.196
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.687

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 Fontina
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 1.55g Fontina
Protein 23.41g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 30.04g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 1.12g 1.55g Fontina
Calories 368kcal 389kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.12g 1.55g Muenster cheese
Calcium 717mg 550mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.41mg 0.23mg Muenster cheese
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 468mg 346mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 134mg 64mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 628mg 800mg Muenster cheese
Zinc 2.81mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.031mg 0.025mg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.008mg 0.014mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1012IU 913IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 298µg 261µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 22IU 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.021mg Fontina
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.204mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 0.15mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.083mg Fontina
Folate 12µg 6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.888mg 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 2.26mg 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 2.139mg 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.569mg 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 1.482mg 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.829mg 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 96mg 116mg Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 19.113g 19.196g Muenster cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.711g 8.687g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 1.654g Fontina

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Muenster cheese Fontina
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
32%
Muenster cheese
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083000000000002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.