Mozzarella vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mozzarella and muenster cheese?
- Mozzarella is higher in phosphorus, yet muenster cheese is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, and monounsaturated fat.
- Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in mozzarella is lower.
We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.8% |
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 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +59.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 10.867g | 19.113g | 37% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 628mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 1.47µg | 23% |
| Fats | 17.1g | 30.04g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 137µg | 298µg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 96mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.844g | 8.711g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 524mg | 468mg | 8% |
| Protein | 27.5g | 23.41g | 8% |
| Calories | 280kcal | 368kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 3.13mg | 2.81mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 0.32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.6µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 14.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 15.4mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.509g | 0.661g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 1.12g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 134mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 717mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 13IU | 22IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.23g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.327mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.888mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.26mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.569mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.24mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.482mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.829mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +176.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.113 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.661 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +79.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.9% |
