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Fontina vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fontina and Muenster cheese

  • Fontina is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Muenster cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily Phosphorus needs 17% more than Fontina.
  • Fontina has 3 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Muenster cheese. Fontina has 1.654g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Muenster cheese has 0.661g.
  • Muenster cheese is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, fontina 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.
Fontina
Fontina
2
:
7
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Zinc +24.6%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +109.4%
Contains less Sodium -21.5%
Contains more Copper +24%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Fontina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Muenster cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Zinc +24.6%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +109.4%
Contains less Sodium -21.5%
Contains more Copper +24%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
Fontina
Fontina
7
:
3
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5
Fontina
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
Muenster cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fontina
Fontina
4
:
1
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Carbs +38.4%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.41
Equal in Fats - 30.04
Equal in Other - 3.66
Fontina
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Muenster cheese
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 Carbs +38.4%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.41
Equal in Fats - 30.04
Equal in Other - 3.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fontina
Fontina
1
:
2
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.113
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.711
Fontina
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.113
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.711

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 1.12g Fontina
Protein 25.6g 23.41g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 30.04g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 1.12g Fontina
Calories 389kcal 368kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Calcium 550mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.23mg 0.41mg Muenster cheese
Magnesium 14mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 346mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 64mg 134mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 800mg 628mg Muenster cheese
Zinc 3.5mg 2.81mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.031mg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.014mg 0.008mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 913IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.26mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU 22IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.013mg Fontina
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.103mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.19mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.056mg Fontina
Folate 6µg 12µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 1.47µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.5µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.327mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.888mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 1.145mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 2.26mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 2.139mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.569mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 1.24mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 1.482mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.829mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 96mg Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 19.196g 19.113g Muenster cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.661g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Muenster cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Fontina
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083000000000002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.