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Muenster cheese vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between muenster cheese and beer

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin A in muenster cheese is higher than in beer.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 96% more than beer.
  • The amount of saturated fat in beer is lower.
  • Muenster cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of muenster cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, muenster and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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%
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17825%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +396.3%
Contains more IronIron +1950%
Contains more CopperCopper +520%
Contains more ZincZinc +28000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3242.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2316.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.008mg

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%
Beer
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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% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7250%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +398.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4989.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +217%
Contains more WaterWater +120.2%
Contains more OtherOther +10.1%

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 Beer
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Beer DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.113g 0g 87%
Calcium 717mg 4mg 71%
Phosphorus 468mg 14mg 65%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.02µg 60%
Fats 30.04g 0g 46%
Protein 23.41g 0.46g 46%
Vitamin A 298µg 0µg 33%
Cholesterol 96mg 0mg 32%
Sodium 628mg 4mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg 25%
Zinc 2.81mg 0.01mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.025mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.711g 0g 22%
Calories 368kcal 43kcal 16%
Iron 0.41mg 0.02mg 5%
Magnesium 27mg 6mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 0g 4%
Copper 0.031mg 0.005mg 3%
Potassium 134mg 27mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 0.513mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.041mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0mg 2%
Folate 12µg 6µg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 10.1mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.005mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.046mg 1%
Carbs 1.12g 3.55g 1%
Net carbs 1.12g 3.55g N/A
Sugar 1.12g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0.008mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.888mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 2.26mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 2.139mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0mg 0%
Valine 1.482mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.829mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
2%
Beer

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 - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 624mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.