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Muenster cheese vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between muenster cheese and chuck steak

  • Muenster cheese is richer in calcium and phosphorus, while chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, and selenium.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily calcium needs 70% more than chuck steak.
  • Muenster cheese has 9 times more sodium than chuck steak. Muenster cheese has 628mg of sodium, while chuck steak has 71mg.
  • Muenster cheese has a higher glycemic index (27) than chuck steak (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, muenster and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4381.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +142.5%
Contains more IronIron +497.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +148.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.7%

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 0% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4157.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +56.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4427.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +295.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +566.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +106.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +413%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more FatsFats +53%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2187.5%
Contains more WaterWater +32.2%
~equal in Protein ~24.98g

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~9.457g

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 Chuck steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Chuck steak DV% diff.
Calcium 717mg 16mg 70%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 3.03µg 65%
Zinc 2.81mg 8.68mg 53%
Saturated fat 19.113g 8.66g 48%
Phosphorus 468mg 193mg 39%
Vitamin A 298µg 7µg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 4.663mg 29%
Iron 0.41mg 2.45mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.373mg 24%
Selenium 14.5µg 27.5µg 24%
Sodium 628mg 71mg 24%
Fats 30.04g 19.64g 16%
Choline 15.4mg 79mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.752mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.191mg 10%
Potassium 134mg 325mg 6%
Calories 368kcal 277kcal 5%
Copper 0.031mg 0.077mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.066mg 4%
Cholesterol 96mg 87mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.1µg 3%
Protein 23.41g 24.98g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 8.711g 9.457g 2%
Folate 12µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin D 22IU 5IU 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 0.81g 1%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.6µg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 22mg 1%
Carbs 1.12g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.12g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.12g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0.012mg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.888mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 2.26mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 2.139mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.482mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.829mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Chuck steak
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
33%
Muenster cheese
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.453g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.