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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, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated 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.
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
6
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3
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Calcium +41%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.3%
Contains more Zinc +38.8%
Contains more Manganese +112.5%
Contains more Iron +141.2%
Contains more Potassium +65.4%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Equal in Copper - 0.031
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Gruyere cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 304% 7% 26% 260% 8% 94% 107% 11% 3% 80%
Muenster cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +41%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.3%
Contains more Zinc +38.8%
Contains more Manganese +112.5%
Contains more Iron +141.2%
Contains more Potassium +65.4%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Equal in Copper - 0.031
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.
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
7
:
3
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1012
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.103
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.47
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5
Gruyere cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 6% 18% 0% 15% 65% 2% 34% 19% 8% 200% 7%
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 B1 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1012
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.103
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.47
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
3
:
2
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Protein +27.3%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Contains more Carbs +211.1%
Contains more Water +25.9%
Equal in Fats - 30.04
Gruyere cheese
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 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 Protein +27.3%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Contains more Carbs +211.1%
Contains more Water +25.9%
Equal in Fats - 30.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
3
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0
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.113
Gruyere cheese
62% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.733 g
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.2%
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.
Gruyere cheese Muenster cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 0.36g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Protein 29.81g 23.41g Gruyere cheese
Fats 32.34g 30.04g Gruyere cheese
Carbs 0.36g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Calories 413kcal 368kcal Gruyere cheese
Sugar 0.36g 1.12g Gruyere cheese
Calcium 1011mg 717mg Gruyere cheese
Iron 0.17mg 0.41mg Muenster cheese
Magnesium 36mg 27mg Gruyere cheese
Phosphorus 605mg 468mg Gruyere cheese
Potassium 81mg 134mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 714mg 628mg Muenster cheese
Zinc 3.9mg 2.81mg Gruyere cheese
Copper 0.032mg 0.031mg Gruyere cheese
Manganese 0.017mg 0.008mg Gruyere cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 948IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.26mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 22IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.6µg
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
Folate 10µg 12µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 1.47µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2.5µg 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
Cholesterol 110mg 96mg Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 18.913g 19.113g Gruyere cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 10.043g 8.711g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 0.661g 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 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
36%
Gruyere cheese
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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.