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Muenster cheese vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between muenster cheese and arrowroot?

  • Muenster cheese is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B2, yet arrowroot is higher in folate and iron.
  • Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 95% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in arrowroot is lower.
  • The glycemic index of muenster cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, muenster and Arrowroot, raw types 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 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 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11850%
Contains more ZincZinc +346%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +377.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +238.8%
Contains more IronIron +441.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +290.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2075%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +442.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1543.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more FolateFolate +2716.7%

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
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +452.1%
Contains more FatsFats +14920%
Contains more OtherOther +157.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1095.5%
Contains more WaterWater +93.3%

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
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +217675%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +618.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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 Arrowroot
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Arrowroot DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.113g 0.039g 87%
Folate 12µg 338µg 82%
Calcium 717mg 6mg 71%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0µg 61%
Phosphorus 468mg 98mg 53%
Fats 30.04g 0.2g 46%
Protein 23.41g 4.24g 38%
Vitamin A 298µg 1µg 33%
Cholesterol 96mg 0mg 32%
Sodium 628mg 26mg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.7µg 25%
Iron 0.41mg 2.22mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.711g 0.004g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.059mg 20%
Zinc 2.81mg 0.63mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.266mg 16%
Calories 368kcal 65kcal 15%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.143mg 11%
Copper 0.031mg 0.121mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 1.693mg 10%
Potassium 134mg 454mg 9%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.174mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 0.092g 4%
Carbs 1.12g 13.39g 4%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.292mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg 2%
Net carbs 1.12g 12.09g N/A
Magnesium 27mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0%
Threonine 0.888mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 2.26mg 0%
Lysine 2.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0%
Valine 1.482mg 0%
Histidine 0.829mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Arrowroot
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
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.074g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.