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Buttermilk vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Buttermilk and Muenster cheese different?

  • Muenster cheese is higher than Buttermilk in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 93% more than Buttermilk.
  • Buttermilk is lower in Sodium.

Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Cheese, muenster types were 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 Potassium +12.7%
Contains less Sodium -69.7%
Contains more Calcium +518.1%
Contains more Iron +720%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +425.8%
Contains more Zinc +569%
Contains more Copper +181.8%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains less Sodium -69.7%
Contains more Calcium +518.1%
Contains more Iron +720%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +425.8%
Contains more Zinc +569%
Contains more Copper +181.8%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +625%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2053.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +420%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +568.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
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 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2053.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +420%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +568.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +327.7%
Contains more Water +115.8%
Contains more Protein +607.3%
Contains more Fats +3313.6%
Contains more Other +311.2%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
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 +327.7%
Contains more Water +115.8%
Contains more Protein +607.3%
Contains more Fats +3313.6%
Contains more Other +311.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3329.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1903%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3329.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1903%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 1.12g Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 0.88g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 4.79g 1.12g Buttermilk
Calories 40kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 4.79g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Calcium 116mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.05mg 0.41mg Muenster cheese
Magnesium 11mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 89mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 151mg 134mg Buttermilk
Sodium 190mg 628mg Buttermilk
Zinc 0.42mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.011mg 0.031mg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.008mg Muenster cheese
Selenium 2µg 14.5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 47IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 1IU 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.013mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.103mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.19mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.056mg Muenster cheese
Folate 5µg 12µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.141mg 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 0.171mg 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 0.313mg 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 0.277mg 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.087mg 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 0.217mg 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.1mg 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 4mg 96mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 19.113g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.661g Muenster cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk 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%
Buttermilk
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.565g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.