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Whey vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Whey and Muenster cheese

  • Whey contains less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2 than Muenster cheese.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Muenster cheese is 94% higher.
  • Whey is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
Whey
Whey
2
:
8
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Calcium +1425.5%
Contains more Iron +583.3%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +917.4%
Contains more Zinc +2061.5%
Contains more Copper +675%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +663.2%
Whey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Muenster cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Calcium +1425.5%
Contains more Iron +583.3%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +917.4%
Contains more Zinc +2061.5%
Contains more Copper +675%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +663.2%

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.
Whey
Whey
3
:
9
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +8333.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.6%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +425%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Whey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +8333.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.6%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +425%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
2
:
3
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Carbs +358.9%
Contains more Water +122.9%
Contains more Protein +2654.1%
Contains more Fats +8244.4%
Contains more Other +590.6%
Whey
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 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 +358.9%
Contains more Water +122.9%
Contains more Protein +2654.1%
Contains more Fats +8244.4%
Contains more Other +590.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
1
:
2
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8611%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5909.1%
Whey
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8611%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5909.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 1.12g Whey
Protein 0.85g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 0.36g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 5.14g 1.12g Whey
Calories 27kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 5.14g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Calcium 47mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.06mg 0.41mg Muenster cheese
Magnesium 8mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 46mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 161mg 134mg Whey
Sodium 54mg 628mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.004mg 0.031mg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.001mg 0.008mg Muenster cheese
Selenium 1.9µg 14.5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 12IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0mg 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.013mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.103mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.19mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.056mg Muenster cheese
Folate 1µg 12µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.054mg 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 0.047mg 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 0.078mg 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 0.068mg 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.016mg 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 0.046mg 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.016mg 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 2mg 96mg Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 19.113g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.661g Muenster cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey 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
9%
Whey
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.883g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.