Camembert vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Camembert and Muenster cheese?
- Camembert is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Folate, yet Muenster cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
- Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 33% more.
- Camembert has 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Muenster cheese. While Camembert has 1.364mg of Vitamin B5, Muenster cheese has only 0.19mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Muenster cheese is lower.
We used Cheese, camembert and Cheese, muenster types 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 PotassiumPotassium | +39.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +375% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +84.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +115.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +511.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +617.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +305.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +416.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.8 g
Fats:
24.26 g
Carbs:
0.46 g
Water:
51.8 g
Other:
3.68 g
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +24% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +143.5% |
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Other
~3.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.724 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.661 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -20.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +24% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.661g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 300kcal | 368kcal |
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| Protein | 19.8g | 23.41g |
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| Fats | 24.26g | 30.04g |
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| Net carbs | 0.46g | 1.12g |
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| Carbs | 0.46g | 1.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 72mg | 96mg |
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| Vitamin D | 18IU | 22IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 388mg | 717mg |
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| Potassium | 187mg | 134mg |
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| Iron | 0.33mg | 0.41mg |
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| Sugar | 0.46g | 1.12g |
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| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.031mg |
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| Zinc | 2.38mg | 2.81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 347mg | 468mg |
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| Sodium | 842mg | 628mg |
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| Vitamin A | 820IU | 1012IU |
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| Vitamin A | 241µg | 298µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.008mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.488mg | 0.32mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.364mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.227mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 1.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 62µg | 12µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.259g | 19.113g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.023g | 8.711g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.724g | 0.661g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.307mg | 0.327mg |
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| Threonine | 0.717mg | 0.888mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.968mg | 1.145mg |
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| Leucine | 1.84mg | 2.26mg |
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| Lysine | 1.766mg | 2.139mg |
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| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.569mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.105mg | 1.24mg |
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| Valine | 1.279mg | 1.482mg |
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| Histidine | 0.683mg | 0.829mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
43%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.854g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.