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Muenster cheese vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are muenster cheese and sardine different?

  • Muenster cheese is richer in calcium and vitamin A, while sardine is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin D, and copper.
  • Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 311% more than muenster cheese.
  • Muenster cheese contains 13 times more saturated fat than sardine. Muenster cheese contains 19.113g of saturated fat, while sardine contains 1.528g.
  • Muenster cheese has a higher glycemic index (27) than sardine (0).

Cheese, muenster and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.3%
Contains more IronIron +612.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +263.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~490mg

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +831.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +684.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4992.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +508.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +387%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.6µg

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% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +162.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +42.7%
Contains more OtherOther +18%
~equal in Protein ~24.62g

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +678.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 8.94µg 311%
Saturated fat 19.113g 1.528g 80%
Selenium 14.5µg 52.7µg 69%
Calcium 717mg 382mg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 5.245mg 32%
Iron 0.41mg 2.92mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 5.148g 30%
Vitamin A 298µg 32µg 30%
Fats 30.04g 11.45g 29%
Vitamin D 22IU 193IU 21%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 4.8µg 21%
Copper 0.031mg 0.186mg 17%
Cholesterol 96mg 142mg 15%
Sodium 628mg 307mg 14%
Zinc 2.81mg 1.31mg 14%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2.04mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 8.711g 3.869g 12%
Choline 15.4mg 75mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.642mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.167mg 9%
Potassium 134mg 397mg 8%
Calories 368kcal 208kcal 8%
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.227mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.08mg 6%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.108mg 4%
Phosphorus 468mg 490mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 39mg 3%
Protein 23.41g 24.62g 2%
Folate 12µg 10µg 1%
Carbs 1.12g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.12g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.12g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.888mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.26mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.139mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.482mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.829mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.585g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $5)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.