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Muenster cheese vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Muenster cheese and Feta different?

  • Muenster cheese is higher in Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus, however, Feta is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Feta is 40% higher.
  • Muenster cheese contains 2 times more Vitamin A RAE than Feta. While Muenster cheese contains 298µg of Vitamin A RAE, Feta contains only 125µg.
  • Feta has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, muenster and Cheese, feta 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.
Contains more Calcium +45.4%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +116.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Iron +58.5%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Equal in Zinc - 2.88
Equal in Copper - 0.032
Equal in Selenium - 15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Contains more Calcium +45.4%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +116.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Iron +58.5%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Equal in Zinc - 2.88
Equal in Copper - 0.032
Equal in Selenium - 15

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.
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Feta
Contains more Vitamin A +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1084.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +862.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +408.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +657.1%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1084.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +862.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +408.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +657.1%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +64.7%
Contains more Fats +41.2%
Contains more Carbs +265.2%
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Other +42.1%
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more Protein +64.7%
Contains more Fats +41.2%
Contains more Carbs +265.2%
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Other +42.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Feta Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 4.09g Feta
Protein 23.41g 14.21g Muenster cheese
Fats 30.04g 21.28g Muenster cheese
Carbs 1.12g 4.09g Feta
Calories 368kcal 264kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 1.12g 4.09g Muenster cheese
Calcium 717mg 493mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.41mg 0.65mg Feta
Magnesium 27mg 19mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 468mg 337mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 134mg 62mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 628mg 917mg Muenster cheese
Zinc 2.81mg 2.88mg Feta
Copper 0.031mg 0.032mg Feta
Manganese 0.008mg 0.028mg Feta
Selenium 14.5µg 15µg Feta
Vitamin A 1012IU 422IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 298µg 125µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.18mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 22IU 16IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.4µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.154mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.844mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 0.991mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.967mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.424mg Feta
Folate 12µg 32µg Feta
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.69µg Feta
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.8µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.2mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.888mg 0.637mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.803mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 2.26mg 1.395mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 2.139mg 1.219mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.569mg 0.368mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0.675mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.482mg 1.065mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.829mg 0.397mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 96mg 89mg Feta
Saturated Fat 19.113g 14.946g Feta
Monounsaturated Fat 8.711g 4.623g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 0.591g Muenster cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Feta
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
57%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feta
Feta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Feta
Feta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.167g)
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.