Muenster cheese vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between muenster cheese and gouda cheese
- Muenster cheese has more vitamin A and monounsaturated fat; however, gouda cheese is richer in phosphorus and zinc.
- Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 15% more.
- Gouda cheese contains less saturated fat.
- Muenster cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of muenster cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, muenster and Cheese, gouda.
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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 IronIron | +70.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +80.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
Protein:
24.94 g
Fats:
27.44 g
Carbs:
2.22 g
Water:
41.46 g
Other:
3.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +98.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~24.94g
~equal in
Fats
~27.44g
~equal in
Water
~41.46g
~equal in
Other
~3.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.113 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.661 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.657 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~17.614g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.657g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 298µg | 165µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 468mg | 546mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.81mg | 3.9mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 628mg | 819mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 19.113g | 17.614g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 114mg | 6% |
| Fats | 30.04g | 27.44g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 1.54µg | 3% |
| Protein | 23.41g | 24.94g | 3% |
| Calcium | 717mg | 700mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.711g | 7.747g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.32mg | 0.334mg | 1% |
| Calories | 368kcal | 356kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.031mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 2.22g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 2.22g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 20IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 2.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.103mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.661g | 0.657g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.327mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.888mg | 0.93mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 1.306mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.26mg | 2.564mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.139mg | 2.654mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.569mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.24mg | 1.431mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.482mg | 1.806mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.829mg | 1.032mg | 0% |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.499g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.