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Carrot vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between carrots and muenster cheese

  • Carrots have more vitamin A; however, muenster cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for carrots is 314% higher.
  • Carrots are lower in sodium.
  • Carrots have a higher glycemic index than muenster cheese.

Food types used in this article are Carrots, raw 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.
Carrot
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 215% 12% 15% 10% 77% 201% 82% 1% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1687.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2072.7%
Contains more IronIron +36.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1070.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1237.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14400%

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.
Carrot
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 278% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 99% 5.2% 9% 3.3% 74% 1.9% 11% 13% 184% 6.3% 9% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +180.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +854.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +428%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +451.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
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10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 CarbsCarbs +755.4%
Contains more WaterWater +111.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2417.2%
Contains more FatsFats +12416.7%
Contains more OtherOther +281.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
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22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 g
67% 31% 2%
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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62121.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +465%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Muenster cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.037g 19.113g 87%
Calcium 33mg 717mg 68%
Phosphorus 35mg 468mg 62%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.47µg 61%
Vitamin A 835µg 298µg 60%
Fats 0.24g 30.04g 46%
Protein 0.93g 23.41g 45%
Cholesterol 0mg 96mg 32%
Selenium 0.1µg 14.5µg 26%
Sodium 69mg 628mg 24%
Zinc 0.24mg 2.81mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 8.711g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.32mg 20%
Calories 41kcal 368kcal 16%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 2.5µg 9%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 0mg 7%
Manganese 0.143mg 0.008mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.103mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.056mg 6%
Potassium 320mg 134mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.661g 4%
Magnesium 12mg 27mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.013mg 4%
Carbs 9.58g 1.12g 3%
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.26mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Folate 19µg 12µg 2%
Copper 0.045mg 0.031mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.19mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 0.41mg 1%
Choline 8.8mg 15.4mg 1%
Starch 1.43g 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Net carbs 6.78g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 4.74g 1.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.327mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 0.888mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 0.102mg 2.26mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 2.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 1.24mg 0%
Valine 0.069mg 1.482mg 0%
Histidine 0.04mg 0.829mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot Muenster cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Carrot
33%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 559mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot 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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.