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Muenster cheese vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are muenster cheese and figs different?

  • Muenster cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A than figs.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for muenster cheese is 95% higher.
  • Figs have less cholesterol.
  • Muenster cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than figs (61).

Cheese, muenster and Figs, raw 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1948.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1773.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3242.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +125.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1500%
~equal in Iron ~0.37mg

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%
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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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4157.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +88%

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
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3021.3%
Contains more FatsFats +9913.3%
Contains more OtherOther +454.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1612.5%
Contains more WaterWater +89.4%

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
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13098.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +359%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Figs DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.113g 0.06g 87%
Calcium 717mg 35mg 68%
Phosphorus 468mg 14mg 65%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0µg 61%
Fats 30.04g 0.3g 46%
Protein 23.41g 0.75g 45%
Cholesterol 96mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin A 298µg 7µg 32%
Sodium 628mg 1mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.2µg 26%
Zinc 2.81mg 0.15mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.711g 0.066g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.05mg 21%
Calories 368kcal 74kcal 15%
Fiber 0g 2.9g 12%
Carbs 1.12g 19.18g 6%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.128mg 5%
Copper 0.031mg 0.07mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.113mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.06mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 0.144g 3%
Potassium 134mg 232mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 4.7mg 2%
Folate 12µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 4.7µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 0.4mg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.11mg 1%
Net carbs 1.12g 16.28g N/A
Iron 0.41mg 0.37mg 0%
Sugar 1.12g 16.26g N/A
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.888mg 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 2.26mg 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 2.139mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0.018mg 0%
Valine 1.482mg 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.829mg 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Figs
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
8%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 627mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.053g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.