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Muenster cheese vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are muenster cheese and kit Kat different?

  • Muenster cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, and selenium; however, kit Kat is richer in copper and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for muenster cheese is 59% higher.
  • Muenster cheese contains 31 times more zinc than kit Kat. While muenster cheese contains 2.81mg of zinc, kit Kat contains only 0.09mg.
  • Kit Kat has less sodium.
  • Muenster cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than kit Kat (50).

Cheese, muenster and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar 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.
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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +473.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +3022.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +246.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.4%
Contains more IronIron +143.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +609.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1150%

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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1141.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +385.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +108%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +259.6%
Contains more FatsFats +15.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2462.6%
Contains more OtherOther +185.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5667%

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~17.953g

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 Kit Kat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Kit Kat DV% diff.
Calcium 717mg 125mg 59%
Phosphorus 468mg 135mg 48%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.56µg 38%
Protein 23.41g 6.51g 34%
Vitamin A 298µg 24µg 30%
Cholesterol 96mg 11mg 28%
Zinc 2.81mg 0.09mg 25%
Sodium 628mg 54mg 25%
Carbs 1.12g 64.59g 21%
Copper 0.031mg 0.22mg 21%
Selenium 14.5µg 5µg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.64mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.117mg 9%
Calories 368kcal 518kcal 8%
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.21mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 8.711g 5.844g 7%
Iron 0.41mg 1mg 7%
Fats 30.04g 25.99g 6%
Saturated fat 19.113g 17.953g 5%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.1mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 134mg 231mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 31mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.02mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 5.2µg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 37mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 0.895g 2%
Folate 12µg 14µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.34mg 1%
Net carbs 1.12g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 1.12g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.888mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 2.26mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 2.139mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 1.482mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.829mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.16g)
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.