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Greek yogurt vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Greek yogurt and Muenster cheese

  • The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Iron in Muenster cheese is higher than in Greek yogurt.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 84% more than Greek yogurt.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Greek yogurt is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk 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.
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
3
:
7
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Contains more Calcium +617%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.7%
Contains more Zinc +440.4%
Contains more Copper +82.4%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Equal in Potassium - 134
Greek yogurt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 0% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Muenster cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Contains more Calcium +617%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.7%
Contains more Zinc +440.4%
Contains more Copper +82.4%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Equal in Potassium - 134

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.
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
4
:
7
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +6646.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Greek yogurt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 4% 94% 0%
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 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +6646.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
2
:
3
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Carbs +255.4%
Contains more Water +94.6%
Contains more Protein +160.1%
Contains more Fats +500.8%
Contains more Other +408.3%
Greek yogurt
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 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 +255.4%
Contains more Water +94.6%
Contains more Protein +160.1%
Contains more Fats +500.8%
Contains more Other +408.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
1
:
2
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +307.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.9%
Greek yogurt
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.469 g
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +307.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.98g 1.12g Greek yogurt
Protein 9g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 5g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 3.98g 1.12g Greek yogurt
Calories 97kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 4g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Calcium 100mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0mg 0.41mg Muenster cheese
Magnesium 11mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 135mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 141mg 134mg Greek yogurt
Sodium 35mg 628mg Greek yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.017mg 0.031mg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.009mg 0.008mg Greek yogurt
Selenium 9.7µg 14.5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 15IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.013mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.103mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.19mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.056mg Greek yogurt
Folate 5µg 12µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 13mg 96mg Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.395g 19.113g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Greek yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.661g Muenster cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt

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Greek yogurt Muenster cheese
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Greek yogurt
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
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 Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.718g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt 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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.