Muenster cheese vs. Kefir — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are muenster cheese and kefir different?
- Muenster cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin A than kefir.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for muenster cheese is 92% higher.
- Muenster cheese contains 19 times more cholesterol than kefir. While muenster cheese contains 96mg of cholesterol, kefir contains only 5mg.
- Kefir has less saturated fat.
Cheese, muenster and Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +451.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +925% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +244.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +510.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +345.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +302.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.6% |
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 | +74.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +137% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +406.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102.6% |
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:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
4.48 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +517.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3130.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +401.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +115.6% |
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
0.658 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.053 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2710% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1147.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.6% |
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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| Saturated fat | 19.113g | 0.658g | 84% |
| Calcium | 717mg | 130mg | 59% |
| Phosphorus | 468mg | 105mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 0.29µg | 49% |
| Fats | 30.04g | 0.93g | 45% |
| Protein | 23.41g | 3.79g | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 5mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 628mg | 40mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 2.81mg | 0.46mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.711g | 0.31g | 21% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 3.6µg | 20% |
| Calories | 368kcal | 41kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.32mg | 0.135mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 298µg | 171µg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.661g | 0.053g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.385mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.031mg | 0.009mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 41IU | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 164mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 4.48g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 4.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 4.61g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.103mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.037g | N/A | |
| Folate | 12µg | 13µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.2mg | 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 - ALA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 588mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kefir is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.455g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir is cheaper (difference - $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.