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Muenster cheese vs. Greek yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between muenster cheese and Greek yogurt

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, selenium, and iron in muenster cheese is higher than in Greek yogurt.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 84% more than Greek yogurt.
  • The amount of sodium in Greek yogurt is lower.
  • Greek yogurt has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of Greek yogurt is 12, while the glycemic index of muenster cheese is 27.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, muenster and Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk.

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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 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +617%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +440.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +246.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.5%
~equal in Potassium ~141mg

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% 0.67% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +96%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~15.1mg

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
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +160.1%
Contains more FatsFats +500.8%
Contains more OtherOther +408.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +255.4%
Contains more WaterWater +94.6%

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
48% 43% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +307.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Greek yogurt DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.113g 2.395g 76%
Calcium 717mg 100mg 62%
Phosphorus 468mg 135mg 48%
Fats 30.04g 5g 39%
Vitamin A 298µg 2µg 33%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.75µg 30%
Protein 23.41g 9g 29%
Cholesterol 96mg 13mg 28%
Sodium 628mg 35mg 26%
Zinc 2.81mg 0.52mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.711g 2.136g 16%
Calories 368kcal 97kcal 14%
Selenium 14.5µg 9.7µg 9%
Iron 0.41mg 0mg 5%
Magnesium 27mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.331mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.278mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.01mg 2%
Folate 12µg 5µg 2%
Copper 0.031mg 0.017mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.023mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 0.469g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 0.208mg 1%
Carbs 1.12g 3.98g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.063mg 1%
Net carbs 1.12g 3.98g N/A
Potassium 134mg 141mg 0%
Sugar 1.12g 4g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0.009mg 0%
Choline 15.4mg 15.1mg 0%
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%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Greek yogurt
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
17%
Greek yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
19%
Greek yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.88g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.718g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.