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Muenster cheese vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between muenster cheese and arborio rice

  • Muenster cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin A, while arborio rice has more manganese.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 95% more than arborio rice.
  • The amount of cholesterol in arborio rice is lower.
  • Muenster cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of muenster cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of arborio rice is 69.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, muenster and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.

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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 19% 215% 12% 15% 10% 77% 201% 82% 1% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +415.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +602.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1318.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.3%
Contains more IronIron +256.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +132.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4362.5%

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.
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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1349.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +391.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.059mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +891.9%
Contains more FatsFats +15710.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1826.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2465.2%
Contains more WaterWater +64.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.113 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.661 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14919%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1222%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muenster cheese Arborio rice
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 Muenster cheese Arborio rice DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.113g 0.051g 87%
Calcium 717mg 1mg 72%
Phosphorus 468mg 33mg 62%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0µg 61%
Fats 30.04g 0.19g 46%
Protein 23.41g 2.36g 42%
Vitamin A 298µg 0µg 33%
Cholesterol 96mg 0mg 32%
Sodium 628mg 0mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.016mg 23%
Zinc 2.81mg 0.4mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.711g 0.058g 22%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.357mg 15%
Iron 0.41mg 1.46mg 13%
Selenium 14.5µg 7.5µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.164mg 13%
Folate 12µg 59µg 12%
Calories 368kcal 130kcal 12%
Carbs 1.12g 28.73g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 1.493mg 9%
Magnesium 27mg 8mg 5%
Copper 0.031mg 0.072mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 0.05g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.397mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 134mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Net carbs 1.12g 28.73g N/A
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.059mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.888mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 2.26mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 2.139mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0.126mg 0%
Valine 1.482mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.829mg 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Arborio rice
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
33%
Muenster cheese
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
20%
Arborio rice

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 - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 628mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.062g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/nutrients
  2. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.