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Blue cheese vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Blue cheese and Muenster cheese

  • Blue cheese has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Muenster cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Blue cheese is 31% higher.
  • Muenster cheese has 10 times less Vitamin B3 than Blue cheese. Blue cheese has 1.016mg of Vitamin B3, while Muenster cheese has 0.103mg.
  • Muenster cheese is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, blue 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.
Contains more Potassium +91%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Contains more Calcium +35.8%
Contains more Iron +32.3%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -45.2%
Equal in Zinc - 2.81
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +91%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Contains more Calcium +35.8%
Contains more Iron +32.3%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -45.2%
Equal in Zinc - 2.81
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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 B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +886.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +810%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
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 B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +886.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +810%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +108.9%
Contains more Other +39.6%
Equal in Protein - 23.41
Equal in Fats - 30.04
Equal in Water - 41.77
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 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 +108.9%
Contains more Other +39.6%
Equal in Protein - 23.41
Equal in Fats - 30.04
Equal in Water - 41.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.113
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.113

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 1.12g Blue cheese
Protein 21.4g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 28.74g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 2.34g 1.12g Blue cheese
Calories 353kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 0.5g 1.12g Blue cheese
Calcium 528mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.31mg 0.41mg Muenster cheese
Magnesium 23mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 387mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 256mg 134mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 628mg Muenster cheese
Zinc 2.66mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.04mg 0.031mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.009mg 0.008mg Blue cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 721IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.013mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.32mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.103mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.19mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.056mg Blue cheese
Folate 36µg 12µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.785mg 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 1.919mg 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 1.852mg 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.584mg 0.569mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.556mg 1.482mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 96mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 18.669g 19.113g Blue cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.661g Blue cheese

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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
42%
Blue cheese
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.444g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.