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Caramel vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Caramel and Muenster cheese

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B5, however, Muenster cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Muenster cheese is 83% higher.
  • Muenster cheese has 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Caramel. Caramel has 0.62mg of Vitamin B5, while Muenster cheese has 0.19mg.
  • Caramel is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels 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.
Caramel
Caramel
3
:
7
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Potassium +59.7%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Calcium +419.6%
Contains more Iron +192.9%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +310.5%
Contains more Zinc +538.6%
Contains more Copper +72.2%
Contains more Selenium +705.6%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
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 +59.7%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Calcium +419.6%
Contains more Iron +192.9%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +310.5%
Contains more Zinc +538.6%
Contains more Copper +72.2%
Contains more Selenium +705.6%

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.
Caramel
Caramel
5
:
6
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +692.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2309.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +390%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056
Caramel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 E +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +692.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2309.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +390%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
1
:
4
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Carbs +6775%
Contains more Protein +408.9%
Contains more Fats +270.9%
Contains more Water +391.4%
Contains more Other +103.3%
Caramel
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +6775%
Contains more Protein +408.9%
Contains more Fats +270.9%
Contains more Water +391.4%
Contains more Other +103.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
2
:
1
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +426.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +464.9%
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 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 -87%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +426.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +464.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 77g 1.12g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 8.1g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 77g 1.12g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 368kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Calcium 138mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.41mg Muenster cheese
Magnesium 17mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 114mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 214mg 134mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 628mg Caramel
Zinc 0.44mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.031mg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.008mg Caramel
Selenium 1.8µg 14.5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 42IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.26mg Caramel
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.013mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.19mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.056mg
Folate 4µg 12µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.192mg 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 0.258mg 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 0.417mg 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 0.338mg 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.107mg 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 0.285mg 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.115mg 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 7mg 96mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 19.113g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.661g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 383mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.637g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.