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Egg white vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between egg whites and muenster cheese

  • Egg whites have more selenium and vitamin B2; however, muenster cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for muenster cheese is 96% higher.
  • Egg whites are lower in sodium.
  • Muenster cheese has a higher glycemic index than egg whites.

Food types used in this article are Egg, white, raw, fresh 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
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 PotassiumPotassium +21.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10142.9%
Contains more IronIron +412.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +9266.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3020%

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% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +1300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.103mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.19mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 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 +109.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +114.8%
Contains more FatsFats +17570.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.4%
Contains more OtherOther +481%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg white Muenster cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 19.113g 87%
Calcium 7mg 717mg 71%
Phosphorus 15mg 468mg 65%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 1.47µg 58%
Fats 0.17g 30.04g 46%
Vitamin A 0µg 298µg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 96mg 32%
Zinc 0.03mg 2.81mg 25%
Protein 10.9g 23.41g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.711g 22%
Sodium 166mg 628mg 20%
Calories 52kcal 368kcal 16%
Selenium 20µg 14.5µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.32mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.056mg 4%
Iron 0.08mg 0.41mg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 27mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.661g 4%
Choline 1.1mg 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg 2%
Folate 4µg 12µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.013mg 1%
Copper 0.023mg 0.031mg 1%
Potassium 163mg 134mg 1%
Carbs 0.73g 1.12g 0%
Net carbs 0.73g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 0.71g 1.12g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.008mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.103mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.19mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.327mg 0%
Threonine 0.449mg 0.888mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.661mg 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 1.016mg 2.26mg 0%
Lysine 0.806mg 2.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.399mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 1.24mg 0%
Valine 0.809mg 1.482mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0.829mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg white 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
10%
Egg white
33%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
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 Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1)

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 white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.