Baking powder vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are baking powder and muenster cheese different?
- Baking powder is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and iron; however, muenster cheese is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for baking powder is 516% higher.
- Baking powder contains 27 times more iron than muenster cheese. While baking powder contains 11.02mg of iron, muenster cheese contains only 0.41mg.
- Muenster cheese has less sodium.
- Muenster cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than baking powder (92).
Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cheese, muenster 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +719.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +2587.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +368.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +570% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +210% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +28000% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7150% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2373.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1738.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +735.4% |
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calcium | 5876mg | 717mg | 516% |
Sodium | 10600mg | 628mg | 434% |
Phosphorus | 2191mg | 468mg | 246% |
Iron | 11.02mg | 0.41mg | 133% |
Saturated fat | 0g | 19.113g | 87% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.47µg | 61% |
Protein | 0g | 23.41g | 47% |
Fats | 0g | 30.04g | 46% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 298µg | 33% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 96mg | 32% |
Selenium | 0.2µg | 14.5µg | 26% |
Zinc | 0.01mg | 2.81mg | 25% |
Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.32mg | 25% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 8.711g | 22% |
Calories | 53kcal | 368kcal | 16% |
Carbs | 27.7g | 1.12g | 9% |
Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.661g | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.056mg | 4% |
Folate | 0µg | 12µg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
Choline | 0mg | 15.4mg | 3% |
Potassium | 20mg | 134mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
Copper | 0.01mg | 0.031mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.103mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
Fiber | 0.2g | 0g | 1% |
Net carbs | 27.5g | 1.12g | N/A |
Magnesium | 27mg | 27mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 1.12g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.327mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.888mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.26mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.139mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.569mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.24mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.482mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.829mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 9972mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?

Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Muenster cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.113g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.