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Muenster cheese vs. Cheshire cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Muenster cheese and Cheshire cheese

  • Muenster cheese is richer than Cheshire cheese in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin A.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 27% more than Cheshire cheese.

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

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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% 193% 8.4% 7.9% 14% 76% 199% 91% 1.6% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.1%
Contains more IronIron +95.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
~equal in Zinc ~2.79mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~464mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 61% 5.2% 18% 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 0% 59% 0% 0% 12% 68% 1.5% 25% 17% 104% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~985IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.293mg

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
23% 31% 5% 38% 4%
Protein: 23.37 g
Fats: 30.6 g
Carbs: 4.78 g
Water: 37.65 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +326.8%
~equal in Protein ~23.37g
~equal in Fats ~30.6g
~equal in Water ~37.65g
~equal in Other ~3.6g

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.475g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.671g

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 Cheshire cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Cheshire cheese Opinion
Calories 368kcal 387kcal Cheshire cheese
Protein 23.41g 23.37g Muenster cheese
Fats 30.04g 30.6g Cheshire cheese
Net carbs 1.12g 4.78g Cheshire cheese
Carbs 1.12g 4.78g Cheshire cheese
Cholesterol 96mg 103mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 22IU Muenster cheese
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Muenster cheese
Calcium 717mg 643mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 134mg 95mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.41mg 0.21mg Muenster cheese
Sugar 1.12g Cheshire cheese
Copper 0.031mg 0.042mg Cheshire cheese
Zinc 2.81mg 2.79mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 468mg 464mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 628mg 700mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 1012IU 985IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 298µg 233µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.008mg 0.012mg Cheshire cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.046mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.293mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 0.08mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.413mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.074mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.83µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Folate 12µg 18µg Cheshire cheese
Choline 15.4mg Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 19.113g 19.475g Muenster cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.711g 8.671g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 0.87g Cheshire cheese
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.3mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.888mg 0.832mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.451mg Cheshire cheese
Leucine 2.26mg 2.238mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 2.139mg 1.945mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.569mg 0.612mg Cheshire cheese
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 1.231mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.482mg 1.56mg Cheshire cheese
Histidine 0.829mg 0.821mg Muenster cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Cheshire cheese
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
30%
Muenster cheese
23%
Cheshire cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
69%
Cheshire cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.362g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Cheshire cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173415/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.