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Muenster cheese vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Muenster cheese and Salsa different?

  • Muenster cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, while Salsa is higher in Iron.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 95% more than Salsa.
  • Salsa is lower in Cholesterol.

Cheese, muenster and USDA Commodity, salsa types were 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 +5875%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1460%
Contains more Zinc +1552.9%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Contains more Iron +446.3%
Contains more Potassium +101.5%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Copper +209.7%
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 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +5875%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1460%
Contains more Zinc +1552.9%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Contains more Iron +446.3%
Contains more Potassium +101.5%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Copper +209.7%

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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Salsa
Contains more Vitamin A +84%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +948.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.1%
Contains more Folate +58.3%
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 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +84%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +948.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.1%
Contains more Folate +58.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1460.7%
Contains more Fats +14920%
Contains more Other +128.8%
Contains more Carbs +525%
Contains more Water +114.7%
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +1460.7%
Contains more Fats +14920%
Contains more Other +128.8%
Contains more Carbs +525%
Contains more Water +114.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54343.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +517.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54343.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +517.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 5.6g Salsa
Protein 23.41g 1.5g Muenster cheese
Fats 30.04g 0.2g Muenster cheese
Carbs 1.12g 7g Salsa
Calories 368kcal 36kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 1.12g Salsa
Fiber 0g 1.4g Salsa
Calcium 717mg 12mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.41mg 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 468mg 30mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 134mg 270mg Salsa
Sodium 628mg 430mg Salsa
Zinc 2.81mg 0.17mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.031mg 0.096mg Salsa
Manganese 0.008mg Muenster cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 0.4µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 1012IU 550IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 298µg 28µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.05mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.03mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 1.08mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.149mg Salsa
Folate 12µg 19µg Salsa
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 96mg 0mg Salsa
Saturated Fat 19.113g 0.029g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 8.711g 0.016g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 0.107g Muenster cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Salsa
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
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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

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.