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, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +91% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +35.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.2% |
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 | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +886.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +810% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +196.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +40.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +108.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.41g
~equal in
Fats
~30.04g
~equal in
Water
~41.77g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.661 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +12% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~19.113g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 353kcal | 368kcal |
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| Protein | 21.4g | 23.41g |
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| Fats | 28.74g | 30.04g |
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| Net carbs | 2.34g | 1.12g |
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| Carbs | 2.34g | 1.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 75mg | 96mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU | 22IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 528mg | 717mg |
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| Potassium | 256mg | 134mg |
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| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.41mg |
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| Sugar | 0.5g | 1.12g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.031mg |
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| Zinc | 2.66mg | 2.81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 387mg | 468mg |
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| Sodium | 1146mg | 628mg |
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| Vitamin A | 721IU | 1012IU |
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| Vitamin A | 198µg | 298µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.008mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.32mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.016mg | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.22µg | 1.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 12µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.669g | 19.113g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.778g | 8.711g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.8g | 0.661g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.327mg |
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| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.888mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.124mg | 1.145mg |
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| Leucine | 1.919mg | 2.26mg |
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| Lysine | 1.852mg | 2.139mg |
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| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.569mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.087mg | 1.24mg |
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| Valine | 1.556mg | 1.482mg |
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| Histidine | 0.758mg | 0.829mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blue cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.444g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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