Feta vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are feta and muenster cheese different?
- Feta is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12; however, muenster cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for feta is 40% higher.
- Feta contains 12 times more vitamin B1 than muenster cheese. While feta contains 0.154mg of vitamin B1, muenster cheese contains only 0.013mg.
- Muenster cheese has less sodium.
Cheese, feta 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 | +58.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +250% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.5% |
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 | +1084.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +862.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +408.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +657.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +138.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.21 g
Fats:
21.28 g
Carbs:
4.09 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
5.2 g
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +265.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.591 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 | -21.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +88.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.8% |
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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| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.32mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.056mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 717mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 14.946g | 19.113g | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 298µg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 468mg | 19% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 23.41g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 0.19mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 628mg | 13% |
| Fats | 21.28g | 30.04g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.013mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 8.711g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 1.47µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 0.103mg | 6% |
| Folate | 32µg | 12µg | 5% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 368kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 134mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 96mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 2.81mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.008mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 14.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 22IU | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 1.12g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 0.661g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.888mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 1.145mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 1.24mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 1.482mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Feta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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