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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, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat in Gruyere cheese is higher than in Muenster cheese.
  • Gruyere cheese covers your daily need of 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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 303% 7.1% 6.4% 11% 106% 259% 93% 2.2% 79%
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 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%
~equal in Copper ~0.031mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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.
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% 57% 5.6% 18% 15% 64% 2% 34% 19% 200% 6.8% 7.5% 8.4%
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% 61% 5.2% 18% 3.3% 74% 1.9% 11% 13% 184% 6.3% 9% 8.4%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~1012IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.26mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.6µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.103mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.47µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.5µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 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 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
62% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.733 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 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.
Gruyere cheese Muenster cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Muenster cheese Opinion
Calories 413kcal 368kcal Gruyere cheese
Protein 29.81g 23.41g Gruyere cheese
Fats 32.34g 30.04g Gruyere cheese
Net carbs 0.36g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Carbs 0.36g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 110mg 96mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 22IU Gruyere cheese
Magnesium 36mg 27mg Gruyere cheese
Calcium 1011mg 717mg Gruyere cheese
Potassium 81mg 134mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.17mg 0.41mg Muenster cheese
Sugar 0.36g 1.12g Gruyere cheese
Copper 0.032mg 0.031mg Gruyere cheese
Zinc 3.9mg 2.81mg Gruyere cheese
Phosphorus 605mg 468mg Gruyere cheese
Sodium 714mg 628mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 948IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 271µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.26mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.6µg
Manganese 0.017mg 0.008mg Gruyere cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.013mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.103mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 0.19mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.056mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 1.47µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2.5µg Gruyere cheese
Folate 10µg 12µg Muenster cheese
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 18.913g 19.113g Gruyere cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 10.043g 8.711g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 0.661g Gruyere cheese
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0.327mg Gruyere cheese
Threonine 1.089mg 0.888mg Gruyere cheese
Isoleucine 1.612mg 1.145mg Gruyere cheese
Leucine 3.102mg 2.26mg Gruyere cheese
Lysine 2.71mg 2.139mg Gruyere cheese
Methionine 0.822mg 0.569mg Gruyere cheese
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 1.24mg Gruyere cheese
Valine 2.243mg 1.482mg Gruyere cheese
Histidine 1.117mg 0.829mg Gruyere cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gruyere cheese 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
34%
Gruyere cheese
30%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese 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. Gruyere cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171242/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.