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Sardine vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sardine and muenster cheese different?

  • Sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin D, and copper, while muenster cheese is higher in calcium and vitamin A.
  • Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 311% more than muenster cheese.
  • Sardine contains 51 times more vitamin B3 than muenster cheese. Sardine contains 5.245mg of vitamin B3, while muenster cheese contains 0.103mg.
  • Muenster cheese is lower in cholesterol.
  • Muenster cheese has a higher glycemic index (27) than sardine (0).

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Cheese, muenster types were 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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.3%
Contains more IronIron +612.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +263.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~468mg

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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 EVitamin E +684.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4992.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +508.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +387%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +831.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +42.7%
Contains more OtherOther +18%
Contains more FatsFats +162.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~23.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 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 -92%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +678.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Muenster cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 1.47µg 311%
Saturated fat 1.528g 19.113g 80%
Selenium 52.7µg 14.5µg 69%
Calcium 382mg 717mg 34%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.103mg 32%
Iron 2.92mg 0.41mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.661g 30%
Vitamin A 32µg 298µg 30%
Fats 11.45g 30.04g 29%
Vitamin D 193IU 22IU 21%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0.6µg 21%
Copper 0.186mg 0.031mg 17%
Cholesterol 142mg 96mg 15%
Sodium 307mg 628mg 14%
Zinc 1.31mg 2.81mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.26mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 8.711g 12%
Choline 75mg 15.4mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.19mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.056mg 9%
Potassium 397mg 134mg 8%
Calories 208kcal 368kcal 8%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.32mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.013mg 6%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.008mg 4%
Phosphorus 490mg 468mg 3%
Magnesium 39mg 27mg 3%
Protein 24.62g 23.41g 2%
Folate 10µg 12µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.12g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.327mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.888mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 2.26mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 2.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.24mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 1.482mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.829mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
119%
Sardine
33%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.585g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $5)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.