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Muenster cheese vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Muenster cheese and Pastry?

  • Muenster cheese is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Pastry is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 71% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pastry is lower.

We used Cheese, muenster and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake types 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.
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
5
:
5
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Calcium +7070%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +680%
Contains more Potassium +119.7%
Contains more Zinc +430.2%
Contains more Iron +524.4%
Contains less Sodium -60.4%
Contains more Copper +267.7%
Contains more Manganese +6000%
Contains more Selenium +66.9%
Muenster cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +7070%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +680%
Contains more Potassium +119.7%
Contains more Zinc +430.2%
Contains more Iron +524.4%
Contains less Sodium -60.4%
Contains more Copper +267.7%
Contains more Manganese +6000%
Contains more Selenium +66.9%

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.
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
6
:
5
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +101100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2961.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3946.6%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin K +544%
Muenster cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 7%
Pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +101100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2961.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3946.6%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin K +544%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
3
:
2
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Protein +220.7%
Contains more Water +391.4%
Contains more Other +266%
Contains more Fats +26.8%
Contains more Carbs +3926.8%
Muenster cheese
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Pastry
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +220.7%
Contains more Water +391.4%
Contains more Other +266%
Contains more Fats +26.8%
Contains more Carbs +3926.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
0
:
3
Pastry
Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +640.4%
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Pastry
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +640.4%

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 Pastry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 43.6g Pastry
Protein 23.41g 7.3g Muenster cheese
Fats 30.04g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 1.12g 45.1g Pastry
Calories 368kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 1.12g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 0g 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 717mg 10mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.41mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 468mg 60mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 134mg 61mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 628mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 2.81mg 0.53mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.031mg 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.008mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 14.5µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1012IU 1IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 298µg 0µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin D 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.283mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.021mg Muenster cheese
Folate 12µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.085mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.888mg 0.196mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.272mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 2.26mg 0.508mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 2.139mg 0.142mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.569mg 0.129mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0.362mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.482mg 0.308mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.829mg 0.156mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 96mg 0mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 19.113g 9.643g Pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 8.711g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 4.894g Pastry

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is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
32%
Muenster cheese
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.47g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.