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Chowder vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chowder and Muenster cheese

  • Chowder has more Polyunsaturated fat, however, Muenster cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 87% more than Chowder.
  • Chowder has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand 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.
Contains less Sodium -52.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -52.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +13.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +13.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +569.6%
Contains more Water +96.6%
Contains more Protein +655.2%
Contains more Fats +376.8%
Contains more Other +266%
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 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 Carbs +569.6%
Contains more Water +96.6%
Contains more Protein +655.2%
Contains more Fats +376.8%
Contains more Other +266%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +585.9%
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +585.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chowder Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 6.6g 1.12g Chowder
Protein 3.1g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 6.3g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 7.5g 1.12g Chowder
Calories 99kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 1.12g Chowder
Fiber 0.9g 0g Chowder
Calcium 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.41mg Muenster cheese
Magnesium 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 134mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 299mg 628mg Chowder
Zinc 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.031mg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.008mg Muenster cheese
Selenium 14.5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 1150IU 1012IU Chowder
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.013mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B2 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.103mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg Muenster cheese
Folate 12µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 11mg 96mg Chowder
Saturated Fat 1.75g 19.113g Chowder
Monounsaturated Fat 1.27g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 0.661g Chowder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chowder Muenster cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Chowder
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Chowder
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.363g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chowder
Chowder is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.