Edam vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Edam and Muenster cheese different?
- Edam is richer in Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, while Muenster cheese is higher in Vitamin A.
- Muenster cheese is lower in Sodium.
Cheese, edam and Cheese, muenster types were 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 PotassiumPotassium | +40.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +184.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.99 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
1.43 g
Water:
41.56 g
Other:
4.22 g
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.41g
~equal in
Fats
~30.04g
~equal in
Water
~41.77g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.661 g
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~19.113g
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 357kcal | 368kcal |
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| Protein | 24.99g | 23.41g |
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| Fats | 27.8g | 30.04g |
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| Net carbs | 1.43g | 1.12g |
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| Carbs | 1.43g | 1.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 96mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 22IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 731mg | 717mg |
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| Potassium | 188mg | 134mg |
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| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.41mg |
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| Sugar | 1.43g | 1.12g |
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| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.031mg |
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| Zinc | 3.75mg | 2.81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 536mg | 468mg |
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| Sodium | 812mg | 628mg |
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| Vitamin A | 825IU | 1012IU |
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| Vitamin A | 243µg | 298µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.008mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.32mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 1.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 12µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.572g | 19.113g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.125g | 8.711g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.661g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.327mg |
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| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.888mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 1.145mg |
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| Leucine | 2.57mg | 2.26mg |
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| Lysine | 2.66mg | 2.139mg |
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| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.569mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 1.24mg |
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| Valine | 1.81mg | 1.482mg |
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| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.829mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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
33%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.541g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
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.