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Muenster cheese vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between muenster cheese and pancake

  • Muenster cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A, while pancake has more iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 85% more than pancake.
  • Muenster cheese contains 7 times more vitamin B12 than pancake. While muenster cheese contains 1.47µg of vitamin B12, pancake contains only 0.22µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pancake is lower.
  • Muenster cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of muenster cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of pancake is 66.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, muenster and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +227.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +401.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +194.3%
Contains more IronIron +339%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2400%
~equal in Potassium ~132mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.9µg

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 1% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +451.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +568.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1446.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%

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
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +265.8%
Contains more FatsFats +209.7%
Contains more OtherOther +35.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2426.8%
Contains more WaterWater +26.6%

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
23% 27% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +252.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +572.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Pancake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.113g 2.122g 77%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.22µg 52%
Calcium 717mg 219mg 50%
Phosphorus 468mg 159mg 44%
Protein 23.41g 6.4g 34%
Fats 30.04g 9.7g 31%
Vitamin A 298µg 54µg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 4.447g 25%
Zinc 2.81mg 0.56mg 20%
Iron 0.41mg 1.8mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 8.711g 2.474g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.201mg 16%
Cholesterol 96mg 59mg 12%
Carbs 1.12g 28.3g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 1.567mg 9%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.2mg 8%
Sodium 628mg 439mg 8%
Folate 12µg 38µg 7%
Calories 368kcal 227kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.405mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.281mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Copper 0.031mg 0.049mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.046mg 1%
Selenium 14.5µg 14.9µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 1.12g 28.3g N/A
Potassium 134mg 132mg 0%
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.888mg 0.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.297mg 0%
Leucine 2.26mg 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 2.139mg 0.321mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0.319mg 0%
Valine 1.482mg 0.335mg 0%
Histidine 0.829mg 0.152mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Pancake
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%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.991g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.