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Muenster cheese vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between muenster cheese and broccoli

  • Muenster cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium, while broccoli is higher in vitamin C and vitamin K.
  • Broccoli covers your daily vitamin C needs 99% more than muenster cheese.
  • Broccoli is lower in cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, muenster and Broccoli, raw.

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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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1425.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +585.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +609.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +480%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.8%
Contains more IronIron +78%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2525%

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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +861.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +520.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3964%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.4%

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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +730.1%
Contains more FatsFats +8018.9%
Contains more OtherOther +320.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +492.9%
Contains more WaterWater +113.8%

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +79090.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1639.5%
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 Broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg 99%
Saturated fat 19.113g 0.039g 87%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 101.6µg 83%
Calcium 717mg 47mg 67%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0µg 61%
Phosphorus 468mg 66mg 57%
Fats 30.04g 0.37g 46%
Protein 23.41g 2.82g 41%
Cholesterol 96mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin A 298µg 31µg 30%
Sodium 628mg 33mg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 2.5µg 22%
Zinc 2.81mg 0.41mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.711g 0.011g 22%
Calories 368kcal 34kcal 17%
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.117mg 16%
Folate 12µg 63µg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.21mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.175mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.573mg 8%
Potassium 134mg 316mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.071mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 0.038g 4%
Iron 0.41mg 0.73mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.78mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 0.639mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Carbs 1.12g 6.64g 2%
Copper 0.031mg 0.049mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 18.7mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 21mg 1%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Net carbs 1.12g 4.04g N/A
Sugar 1.12g 1.7g N/A
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.888mg 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 2.26mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 2.139mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 1.482mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.829mg 0.059mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Broccoli
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
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 595mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.074g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.