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Muenster cheese vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between muenster cheese and cumin

  • Muenster cheese has more vitamin B12; however, cumin has more iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, potassium, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cumin is 824% higher.
  • Cumin is lower in cholesterol.
  • Muenster cheese has a higher glycemic index than cumin.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, muenster and Spices, cumin seed.

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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%
Cumin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1255.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1234.3%
Contains more IronIron +16085.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2696.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41562.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~499mg

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%
Cumin
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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 26% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +365.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4730.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4345.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +676.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +116%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.4%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.327mg

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
Cumin
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18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.4%
Contains more FatsFats +34.9%
Contains more WaterWater +418.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3850%
Contains more OtherOther +108.2%

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
Cumin
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8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +396.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 0.41mg 66.36mg 824%
Manganese 0.008mg 3.333mg 145%
Copper 0.031mg 0.867mg 93%
Magnesium 27mg 366mg 81%
Saturated fat 19.113g 1.535g 80%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0µg 61%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.628mg 51%
Potassium 134mg 1788mg 49%
Fiber 0g 10.5g 42%
Cholesterol 96mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.435mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 4.579mg 28%
Vitamin A 298µg 64µg 26%
Calcium 717mg 931mg 21%
Sodium 628mg 168mg 20%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 3.33mg 20%
Zinc 2.81mg 4.8mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 3.279g 17%
Selenium 14.5µg 5.2µg 17%
Carbs 1.12g 44.24g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8.711g 14.04g 13%
Fats 30.04g 22.27g 12%
Protein 23.41g 17.81g 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 4%
Phosphorus 468mg 499mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 5.4µg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 24.7mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.327mg 1%
Folate 12µg 10µg 1%
Calories 368kcal 375kcal 0%
Net carbs 1.12g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 1.12g 2.25g N/A
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0%
Threonine 0.888mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 2.26mg 0%
Lysine 2.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0%
Valine 1.482mg 0%
Histidine 0.829mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Cumin
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
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.578g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.