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Muenster cheese vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Muenster cheese and Pizza different?

  • Muenster cheese is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Pizza is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Muenster cheese is 73% higher.
  • Muenster cheese contains 6 times more Cholesterol than Pizza. While Muenster cheese contains 96mg of Cholesterol, Pizza contains only 17mg.

Cheese, muenster and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
Contains more Calcium +281.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +109.7%
Contains more Iron +504.9%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Copper +238.7%
Contains more Manganese +4400%
Contains more Selenium +37.2%
Equal in Sodium - 598
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Calcium +281.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +109.7%
Contains more Iron +504.9%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Copper +238.7%
Contains more Manganese +4400%
Contains more Selenium +37.2%
Equal in Sodium - 598

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.
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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin A +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +250%
Contains more Vitamin E +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3613.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin K +168%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +250%
Contains more Vitamin E +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3613.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin K +168%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +105.5%
Contains more Fats +210%
Contains more Other +51.2%
Contains more Carbs +2875.9%
Equal in Water - 43.17
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Protein +105.5%
Contains more Fats +210%
Contains more Other +51.2%
Contains more Carbs +2875.9%
Equal in Water - 43.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.3%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.3%

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 Pizza
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 23.41g 11.39g Muenster cheese
Fats 30.04g 9.69g Muenster cheese
Carbs 1.12g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 368kcal 266kcal Muenster cheese
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 1.12g 3.58g Muenster cheese
Fiber 0g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 717mg 188mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.41mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 27mg 24mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 468mg 216mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 134mg 172mg Pizza
Sodium 628mg 598mg Pizza
Zinc 2.81mg 1.34mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.031mg 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.008mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 14.5µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 1012IU 358IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 298µg 69µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.195mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.08mg Pizza
Folate 12µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.42µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.888mg 0.41mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.564mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 2.26mg 1.139mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 2.139mg 0.77mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.569mg 0.264mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0.664mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.482mg 0.72mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.829mg 0.355mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 96mg 17mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 19.113g 4.465g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 8.711g 2.608g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Muenster cheese Pizza
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
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.648g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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