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Cheddar Cheese vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheddar Cheese and Muenster cheese different?

  • Cheddar Cheese is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Muenster cheese is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Cheddar Cheese is 25% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 2 times more Folate than Muenster cheese. While Cheddar Cheese contains 27µg of Folate, Muenster cheese contains only 12µg.

Cheese, cheddar and Cheese, muenster are the varieties used 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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
6
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Zinc +29.5%
Contains more Manganese +237.5%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +192.9%
Contains more Potassium +76.3%
Equal in Calcium - 717
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 468
Equal in Sodium - 628
Equal in Copper - 0.031
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Muenster cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Zinc +29.5%
Contains more Manganese +237.5%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +192.9%
Contains more Potassium +76.3%
Equal in Calcium - 717
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 468
Equal in Sodium - 628
Equal in Copper - 0.031

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
7
:
3
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.9%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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 A +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.9%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
2
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Fats +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +175.9%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.41
Equal in Fats - 30.04
Equal in Other - 3.66
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 Fats +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +175.9%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.41
Equal in Fats - 30.04
Equal in Other - 3.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
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0
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.113
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.711
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.113
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.711

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheddar 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 1.12g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 33.31g 30.04g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 1.12g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 368kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 1.12g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 710mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.41mg Muenster cheese
Magnesium 27mg 27mg
Phosphorus 455mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 76mg 134mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 653mg 628mg Muenster cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 2.81mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.031mg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.008mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 14.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 1012IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 298µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.26mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 22IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.013mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.32mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.103mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.19mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.056mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg 12µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.327mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.888mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.145mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.404mg 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 96mg Muenster cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 19.113g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 8.711g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.661g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.