English muffin vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are English muffins and muenster cheese different?
- English muffins are higher in manganese and vitamin B1; however, muenster cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin A, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for muenster cheese is 94% higher.
- English muffins contain 45 times more manganese than muenster cheese. While English muffins contain 0.357mg of manganese, muenster cheese contains only 0.008mg.
- English muffins have less saturated fat.
- Muenster cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than English muffins (77).
English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 IronIron | +117.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +316.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4362.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1278.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +301.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +251.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1292.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1420.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +134.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +208.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3575% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4007.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +204% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1568.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.5% |
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Water
~41.77g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
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 | -98.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2784.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 19.113g | 86% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 717mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 1.47µg | 60% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 468mg | 48% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 30.04g | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 298µg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 96mg | 32% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 23.41g | 31% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 8.711g | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 2.81mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 46g | 1.12g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.008mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.013mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.32mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.031mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.103mg | 9% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 368kcal | 7% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 628mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 0.41mg | 6% |
| Folate | 37µg | 12µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 0.661g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Potassium | 131mg | 134mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.12g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.888mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 1.145mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 1.24mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 1.482mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.829mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
14%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.854g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.