Muenster cheese vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between muenster cheese and cream cheese?
- Muenster cheese is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2, yet cream cheese is higher in vitamin B5.
- Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 62% more.
- Muenster cheese has 7 times more vitamin B12 than cream cheese. While muenster cheese has 1.47µg of vitamin B12, cream cheese has only 0.22µg.
- The amount of sodium in cream cheese is lower.
- The glycemic index of cream cheese is lower.
We used Cheese, muenster and Cheese, cream 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +639.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +272.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +462% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +337.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +68.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +568.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +19% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +230.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +172.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +76.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +280.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +188.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +392.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.113 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.661 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +124.4% |
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Saturated fat
~20.213g
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Monounsaturated fat
~8.907g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 717mg | 97mg | 62% |
| Phosphorus | 468mg | 107mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 0.22µg | 52% |
| Protein | 23.41g | 6.15g | 35% |
| Zinc | 2.81mg | 0.5mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 628mg | 314mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 8.6µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.517mg | 7% |
| Fats | 30.04g | 34.44g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.32mg | 0.23mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.661g | 1.483g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 19.113g | 20.213g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 27.2mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 101mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Calories | 368kcal | 350kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 298µg | 308µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.031mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 5.52g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Potassium | 134mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.103mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.711g | 8.907g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.327mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.888mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.26mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.139mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.569mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.24mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.482mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.829mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muenster cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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.