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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and muenster cheese

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B2, zinc, and iron; however, muenster cheese has more vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for parmigiano-Reggiano is 39% higher.
  • Muenster cheese has 8 times less copper than parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.238mg of copper, while muenster cheese has 0.031mg.
  • Muenster cheese is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
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 +40.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.7%
Contains more IronIron +119.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +667.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +962.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.9%
~equal in Potassium ~134mg

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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
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% 99% 5.2% 9% 3.3% 74% 1.9% 11% 13% 184% 6.3% 9% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +53.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +47.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.103mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 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 CarbsCarbs +22.3%
Contains more WaterWater +21.1%
Contains more OtherOther +119.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.1%
Contains more FatsFats +50.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Muenster cheese DV% diff.
Sodium 1529mg 628mg 39%
Calcium 1109mg 717mg 39%
Phosphorus 729mg 468mg 37%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 1.47µg 33%
Saturated fat 13.317g 19.113g 26%
Copper 0.238mg 0.031mg 23%
Fats 20g 30.04g 15%
Vitamin A 160µg 298µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.32mg 13%
Zinc 3.87mg 2.81mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 8.711g 7%
Protein 20g 23.41g 7%
Selenium 17.7µg 14.5µg 6%
Iron 0.9mg 0.41mg 6%
Calories 265kcal 368kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.19mg 3%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.008mg 3%
Magnesium 38mg 27mg 3%
Cholesterol 88mg 96mg 3%
Folate 10µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.5µg 1%
Choline 20.7mg 15.4mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.661g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.056mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.26mg 1%
Vitamin D 15IU 22IU 1%
Carbs 1.37g 1.12g 0%
Net carbs 1.37g 1.12g N/A
Potassium 125mg 134mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.103mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.327mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.888mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 2.26mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 2.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 1.24mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 1.482mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.829mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Muenster cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
33%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.796g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 901mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.