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Muenster cheese vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between muenster cheese and melon

  • Muenster cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2, while melon has more vitamin C.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 95% more than melon.
  • The amount of cholesterol in melon is lower.
  • Muenster cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of muenster cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of melon is 62.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, muenster and Melons, casaba, raw.

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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%
Melon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 16% 13% 20% 1.9% 2.1% 1.2% 4.6% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6418.2%
Contains more IronIron +20.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +3914.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9260%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3525%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +337.5%

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.
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%
Melon
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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 73% 0% 1% 0% 3.8% 7.2% 4.4% 5% 38% 0% 6.3% 6% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +420%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +932.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +191.1%
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.5µg

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
Melon
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7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2009%
Contains more FatsFats +29940%
Contains more OtherOther +916.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +487.5%
Contains more WaterWater +119.9%

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
Melon
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38% 3% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +435450%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1594.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Melon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.113g 0.025g 87%
Calcium 717mg 11mg 71%
Phosphorus 468mg 5mg 66%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0µg 61%
Fats 30.04g 0.1g 46%
Protein 23.41g 1.11g 45%
Vitamin A 298µg 0µg 33%
Cholesterol 96mg 0mg 32%
Sodium 628mg 9mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.4µg 26%
Zinc 2.81mg 0.07mg 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.8mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.711g 0.002g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.031mg 22%
Calories 368kcal 28kcal 17%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.163mg 8%
Magnesium 27mg 11mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 0.039g 4%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Copper 0.031mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.084mg 2%
Carbs 1.12g 6.58g 2%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.035mg 1%
Potassium 134mg 182mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 0.232mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.05mg 1%
Iron 0.41mg 0.34mg 1%
Folate 12µg 8µg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 7.6mg 1%
Net carbs 1.12g 5.68g N/A
Sugar 1.12g 5.69g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.015mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.5µg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Melon
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
11%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 619mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.088g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.