Cheese vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cheese and Muenster cheese different?
- 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 Cheese is 25% higher.
- Cheese contains 2 times more Folate than Muenster cheese. While 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +237.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +192.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +173.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +175.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.41g
~equal in
Fats
~30.04g
~equal in
Other
~3.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.661 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +115% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~19.113g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.711g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 404kcal | 368kcal |
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| Protein | 22.87g | 23.41g |
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| Fats | 33.31g | 30.04g |
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| Net carbs | 3.09g | 1.12g |
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| Carbs | 3.09g | 1.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 99mg | 96mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU | 22IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 27mg | |
| Calcium | 710mg | 717mg |
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| Potassium | 76mg | 134mg |
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| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.41mg |
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| Sugar | 0.48g | 1.12g |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.031mg |
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| Zinc | 3.64mg | 2.81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 455mg | 468mg |
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| Sodium | 653mg | 628mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1242IU | 1012IU |
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| Vitamin A | 330µg | 298µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.008mg |
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| Selenium | 28.5µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.32mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 1.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 12µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.917g |
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| Choline | 16.5mg | 15.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.867g | 19.113g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.246g | 8.711g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.661g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.327mg |
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| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.888mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 1.145mg |
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| Leucine | 1.939mg | 2.26mg |
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| Lysine | 1.025mg | 2.139mg |
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| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.569mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 1.24mg |
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| Valine | 1.404mg | 1.482mg |
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| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.829mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.