Gruyere cheese vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between gruyere cheese and muenster cheese
- The amount of calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat in gruyere cheese is higher than in muenster cheese.
- Gruyere cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 29% more than muenster cheese.
- Gruyere cheese contains 3 times more vitamin B5 than muenster cheese. While gruyere cheese contains 0.562mg of vitamin B5, muenster cheese contains only 0.19mg.
- Gruyere cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of gruyere cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of muenster cheese is 27.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gruyere 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +112.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +141.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12% |
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 | +361.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +195.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.81 g
Fats:
32.34 g
Carbs:
0.36 g
Water:
33.19 g
Other:
4.3 g
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +211.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~30.04g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.913 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.733 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.113 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.661 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +162.2% |
~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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| Calcium | 1011mg | 717mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 605mg | 468mg | 20% |
| Protein | 29.81g | 23.41g | 13% |
| Zinc | 3.9mg | 2.81mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.733g | 0.661g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.562mg | 0.19mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 96mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 1.47µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.013mg | 4% |
| Fats | 32.34g | 30.04g | 4% |
| Sodium | 714mg | 628mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 271µg | 298µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.043g | 8.711g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.279mg | 0.32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Calories | 413kcal | 368kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 134mg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 18.913g | 19.113g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.36g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0.36g | 1.12g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 22IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.36g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.106mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2.5µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.421mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.089mg | 0.888mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.612mg | 1.145mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 3.102mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.71mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.822mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.743mg | 1.24mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.243mg | 1.482mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.117mg | 0.829mg | 0% |
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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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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gruyere cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in vitamins