Muenster cheese vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between muenster cheese and lamb
- Muenster cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A; however, lamb is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, iron, and zinc.
- Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 70% more.
- Lamb contains less sodium.
- Muenster cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of muenster cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of lamb is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, muenster and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.
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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 | +17.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4117.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +148.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +131.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +358.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +283.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +58.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +82.1% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +85.7% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +669.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6366% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +247.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +73.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +84% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +508.4% |
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:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Contains more FatsFats | +43.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +346.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +28.6% |
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Protein
~24.52g
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
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +128.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.82g
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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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Calcium | 717mg | 17mg | 70% |
Saturated fat | 19.113g | 8.83g | 47% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 2.55µg | 45% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.103mg | 6.66mg | 41% |
Phosphorus | 468mg | 188mg | 40% |
Vitamin A | 298µg | 0µg | 33% |
Sodium | 628mg | 72mg | 24% |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 26.4µg | 22% |
Iron | 0.41mg | 1.88mg | 18% |
Zinc | 2.81mg | 4.46mg | 15% |
Choline | 15.4mg | 93.7mg | 14% |
Fats | 30.04g | 20.94g | 14% |
Copper | 0.031mg | 0.119mg | 10% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.66mg | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.661g | 1.51g | 6% |
Potassium | 134mg | 310mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.32mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
Calories | 368kcal | 294kcal | 4% |
Vitamin D | 22IU | 2IU | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 4.6µg | 2% |
Folate | 12µg | 18µg | 2% |
Protein | 23.41g | 24.52g | 2% |
Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 27mg | 23mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.12g | 0g | N/A |
Carbs | 1.12g | 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol | 96mg | 97mg | 0% |
Sugar | 1.12g | 0g | N/A |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.711g | 8.82g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.327mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.888mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.26mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.139mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.569mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.24mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.482mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.829mg | 0.777mg | 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%

52%

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 - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.283g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
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.