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Egg vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Egg and Muenster cheese different?

  • Egg is higher in Copper, Choline, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Muenster cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Egg is 219% higher.
  • Egg contains 19 times more Choline than Muenster cheese. While Egg contains 293.8mg of Choline, Muenster cheese contains only 15.4mg.
  • Muenster cheese has less Cholesterol.

Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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 Iron +190.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.3%
Contains more Copper +6351.6%
Contains more Manganese +225%
Contains more Selenium +112.4%
Contains more Calcium +1334%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.1%
Contains more Zinc +167.6%
Equal in Potassium - 134
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +190.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.3%
Contains more Copper +6351.6%
Contains more Manganese +225%
Contains more Selenium +112.4%
Contains more Calcium +1334%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.1%
Contains more Zinc +167.6%
Equal in Potassium - 134

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.
Egg
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Contains more Vitamin E +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +635.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.1%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
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 E +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +635.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.1%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +78.6%
Contains more Protein +86.1%
Contains more Fats +183.1%
Contains more Other +242.1%
Equal in Carbs - 1.12
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 Water +78.6%
Contains more Protein +86.1%
Contains more Fats +183.1%
Contains more Other +242.1%
Equal in Carbs - 1.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.7%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 1.12g
Protein 12.58g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 10.61g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 1.12g 1.12g
Calories 155kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 1.12g 1.12g
Calcium 50mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 1.19mg 0.41mg Egg
Magnesium 10mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 172mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 126mg 134mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 124mg 628mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 2mg 0.031mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.008mg Egg
Selenium 30.8µg 14.5µg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.26mg Egg
Vitamin D 87IU 22IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0.6µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.013mg Egg
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.32mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.103mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.19mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.056mg Egg
Folate 44µg 12µg Egg
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.604mg 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 0.686mg 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 1.075mg 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 0.904mg 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.392mg 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 0.767mg 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.298mg 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 373mg 96mg Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 3.267g 19.113g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 0.661g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg Muenster cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
45%
Egg
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 277mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 504mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.846g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (1.12 g)
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.
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.