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Corned beef vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between corned beef and muenster cheese?

  • Corned beef is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, and copper, yet muenster cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
  • Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 71% more.
  • Corned beef has 29 times more vitamin B3 than muenster cheese. While corned beef has 3.03mg of vitamin B3, muenster cheese has only 0.103mg.
  • The amount of sodium in muenster cheese is lower.
  • The glycemic index of corned beef is lower.

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 IronIron +353.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +396.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +63%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +126.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8862.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +274.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.5%
~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% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2841.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.47µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 WaterWater +43.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.8%
Contains more FatsFats +58.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.3%
Contains more OtherOther +41.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 -66.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.711g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.661g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Muenster cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 8mg 717mg 71%
Saturated fat 6.34g 19.113g 58%
Phosphorus 125mg 468mg 49%
Selenium 32.8µg 14.5µg 33%
Vitamin A 0µg 298µg 33%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.103mg 18%
Iron 1.86mg 0.41mg 18%
Fats 18.98g 30.04g 17%
Zinc 4.58mg 2.81mg 16%
Sodium 973mg 628mg 15%
Copper 0.154mg 0.031mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.056mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.32mg 12%
Choline 69.2mg 15.4mg 10%
Protein 18.17g 23.41g 10%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 1.47µg 7%
Calories 251kcal 368kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.19mg 5%
Magnesium 12mg 27mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg 3%
Folate 6µg 12µg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 22IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.5µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 8.711g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.013mg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.008mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.26mg 1%
Cholesterol 98mg 96mg 1%
Carbs 0.47g 1.12g 0%
Net carbs 0.47g 1.12g N/A
Potassium 145mg 134mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.12g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.661g 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.327mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.888mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 2.26mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 2.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 1.24mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 1.482mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.829mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Muenster cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Corned beef
33%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.773g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.