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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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 +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%
~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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
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 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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 CarbsCarbs +4007.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +204%
Contains more FatsFats +1568.9%
Contains more OtherOther +52.5%
~equal in Water ~41.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 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 -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.
English muffin Muenster cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Muenster cheese DV% diff.
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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is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
33%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.854g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
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.

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.