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Muenster cheese vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Muenster cheese and Roquefort different?

  • Muenster cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Roquefort is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Roquefort is 51% higher.
  • Muenster cheese contains 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Roquefort. While Muenster cheese contains 1.47µg of Vitamin B12, Roquefort contains only 0.64µg.
  • Muenster cheese has less Sodium.

Cheese, muenster and Cheese, roquefort are the varieties used 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.
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
5
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4
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains more Phosphorus +19.4%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.3%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Iron +36.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +275%
Equal in Calcium - 662
Equal in Copper - 0.034
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%
Roquefort
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.4%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.3%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Iron +36.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +275%
Equal in Calcium - 662
Equal in Copper - 0.034
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
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains more Vitamin B12 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +612.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.4%
Contains more Folate +308.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1047
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%
Roquefort
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +612.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.4%
Contains more Folate +308.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1047

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
2
:
3
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains more Carbs +78.6%
Contains more Other +76%
Equal in Protein - 21.54
Equal in Fats - 30.64
Equal in Water - 39.38
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
Roquefort
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more Carbs +78.6%
Contains more Other +76%
Equal in Protein - 21.54
Equal in Fats - 30.64
Equal in Water - 39.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
2
:
1
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.263
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.474
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Roquefort
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.263
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.474

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Roquefort Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 2g Roquefort
Protein 23.41g 21.54g Muenster cheese
Fats 30.04g 30.64g Roquefort
Carbs 1.12g 2g Roquefort
Calories 368kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Sugar 1.12g Roquefort
Calcium 717mg 662mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.41mg 0.56mg Roquefort
Magnesium 27mg 30mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 468mg 392mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 134mg 91mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 628mg 1809mg Muenster cheese
Zinc 2.81mg 2.08mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.031mg 0.034mg Roquefort
Manganese 0.008mg 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1012IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 298µg 294µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.04mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 0.734mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.124mg Roquefort
Folate 12µg 49µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.64µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.303mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.888mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.26mg 2.114mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 2.139mg 1.848mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.569mg 0.558mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 1.023mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.482mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.829mg 0.602mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 96mg 90mg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 19.113g 19.263g Muenster cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.711g 8.474g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 1.32g Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Roquefort
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
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.