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Muenster cheese vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Muenster cheese and Brunost

  • Muenster cheese is higher in Calcium, and Zinc, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 82% higher.
  • Muenster cheese has 2 times more Zinc than Brunost. While Muenster cheese has 2.81mg of Zinc, Brunost has only 1.14mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, muenster and Cheese, gjetost.

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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.
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
3
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6
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Calcium +79.3%
Contains more Zinc +146.5%
Contains more Iron +26.8%
Contains more Magnesium +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +951.5%
Contains more Copper +158.1%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Equal in Phosphorus - 444
Equal in Sodium - 600
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Muenster cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Calcium +79.3%
Contains more Zinc +146.5%
Contains more Iron +26.8%
Contains more Magnesium +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +951.5%
Contains more Copper +158.1%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Equal in Phosphorus - 444
Equal in Sodium - 600
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
4
:
7
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +331.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +689.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1663.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +64.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1113
Muenster cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 7%
Brunost
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 0% 0% 0% 79% 319% 16% 202% 63% 4% 303% 0%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +331.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +689.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1663.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +64.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1113

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
3
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2
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Protein +142.6%
Contains more Water +210.8%
Contains more Carbs +3708%
Contains more Other +29.8%
Equal in Fats - 29.51
Muenster cheese
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Brunost
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more Protein +142.6%
Contains more Water +210.8%
Contains more Carbs +3708%
Contains more Other +29.8%
Equal in Fats - 29.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
2
:
1
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.16
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.879
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.16
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.879

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 Brunost
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 23.41g 9.65g Muenster cheese
Fats 30.04g 29.51g Muenster cheese
Carbs 1.12g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 368kcal 466kcal Brunost
Sugar 1.12g Brunost
Calcium 717mg 400mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.41mg 0.52mg Brunost
Magnesium 27mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 468mg 444mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 134mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 628mg 600mg Brunost
Zinc 2.81mg 1.14mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.031mg 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.008mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1012IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 298µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 12µg 5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.135mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.888mg 0.393mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.519mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 2.26mg 0.992mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 2.139mg 0.814mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.569mg 0.318mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0.54mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.482mg 0.765mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.829mg 0.293mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 96mg 94mg Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.113g 19.16g Muenster cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.711g 7.879g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 0.938g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
32%
Muenster cheese
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047000000000001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.