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

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What are the differences between Cream cheese and Muenster cheese?

  • Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin B5, yet Muenster cheese is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 62% more.
  • Cream cheese has 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Muenster cheese. While Cream cheese has 0.517mg of Vitamin B5, Muenster cheese has only 0.19mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Muenster cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, cream 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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
8
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Calcium +639.2%
Contains more Iron +272.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +337.4%
Contains more Zinc +462%
Contains more Copper +72.2%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Equal in Potassium - 134
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Muenster cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Calcium +639.2%
Contains more Iron +272.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +337.4%
Contains more Zinc +462%
Contains more Copper +72.2%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Equal in Potassium - 134

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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
4
:
6
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +568.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +19%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1012
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
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 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +568.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +19%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1012
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
3
:
2
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Fats +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +392.9%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Protein +280.7%
Contains more Other +188.2%
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 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 Fats +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +392.9%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Protein +280.7%
Contains more Other +188.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
1
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.113
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.711
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.113
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.711

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 1.12g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 34.44g 30.04g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 1.12g Cream cheese
Calories 350kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Calcium 97mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.11mg 0.41mg Muenster cheese
Magnesium 9mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 107mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 132mg 134mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 314mg 628mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.031mg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.008mg Cream cheese
Selenium 8.6µg 14.5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 1012IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 298µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.26mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.013mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.103mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.19mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.056mg
Folate 9µg 12µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 0.395mg 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 96mg Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 19.113g Muenster cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 8.711g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.661g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese 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
19%
Cream cheese
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.64g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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.

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.