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Muenster cheese vs. Chard raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between muenster cheese and chard raw?

  • Muenster cheese is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc, yet chard raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Chard raw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 690% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in chard raw is lower.

We used Cheese, muenster and Chard, swiss, 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 58% 15% 33% 68% 60% 9.8% 20% 28% 48% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1305.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +680.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +917.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1511.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182.8%
Contains more IronIron +339%
Contains more CopperCopper +477.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4475%

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 100% 102% 38% 0% 10% 21% 7.5% 10% 23% 0% 2075% 11% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +626.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33100%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~306µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.172mg

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% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1200.6%
Contains more FatsFats +14920%
Contains more OtherOther +128.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +233.9%
Contains more WaterWater +121.8%

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
21% 29% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.07 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21677.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +844.3%
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 Chard raw
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Chard raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.5µg 830µg 690%
Saturated fat 19.113g 0.03g 87%
Calcium 717mg 51mg 67%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0µg 61%
Phosphorus 468mg 46mg 60%
Fats 30.04g 0.2g 46%
Protein 23.41g 1.8g 43%
Vitamin C 0mg 30mg 33%
Cholesterol 96mg 0mg 32%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.9µg 25%
Zinc 2.81mg 0.36mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.711g 0.04g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.09mg 18%
Sodium 628mg 213mg 18%
Calories 368kcal 19kcal 17%
Iron 0.41mg 1.8mg 17%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.366mg 16%
Copper 0.031mg 0.179mg 16%
Magnesium 27mg 81mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.89mg 11%
Potassium 134mg 379mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 0.07g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.099mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.04mg 2%
Carbs 1.12g 3.74g 1%
Vitamin A 298µg 306µg 1%
Folate 12µg 14µg 1%
Net carbs 1.12g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 1.12g 1.1g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.172mg 0%
Choline 15.4mg 18mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 0.888mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 2.26mg 0.13mg 0%
Lysine 2.139mg 0.099mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0.019mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0.11mg 0%
Valine 1.482mg 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.829mg 0.036mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Chard raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
185%
Chard raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
34%
Chard raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chard raw
Chard raw contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard raw
Chard raw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chard raw
Chard raw 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. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/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.