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Muenster cheese vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Muenster cheese and Snickers different?

  • Muenster cheese is higher in Calcium, however, Snickers is richer in Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Muenster cheese is 63% higher.
  • Muenster cheese contains 11 times more Cholesterol than Snickers. While Muenster cheese contains 96mg of Cholesterol, Snickers contains only 9mg.

Cheese, muenster and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER 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 +696.7%
Contains more Iron +65.9%
Contains less Sodium -69.9%
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 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +696.7%
Contains more Iron +65.9%
Contains less Sodium -69.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +743.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 8% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +743.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +241.3%
Contains more Fats +23.2%
Contains more Water +834.5%
Contains more Other +154.2%
Contains more Carbs +5511.6%
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% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +241.3%
Contains more Fats +23.2%
Contains more Water +834.5%
Contains more Other +154.2%
Contains more Carbs +5511.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.5%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 60.95g Snickers
Protein 23.41g 6.86g Muenster cheese
Fats 30.04g 24.38g Muenster cheese
Carbs 1.12g 62.85g Snickers
Calories 368kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 1.12g 46.54g Muenster cheese
Fiber 0g 1.9g Snickers
Calcium 717mg 90mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.41mg 0.68mg Snickers
Magnesium 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 134mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 628mg 189mg Snickers
Zinc 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.031mg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.008mg Muenster cheese
Selenium 14.5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 1012IU 120IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.013mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B2 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.103mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg Muenster cheese
Folate 12µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 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 9mg Snickers
Trans Fat 0.394g Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 19.113g 12.703g Snickers
Monounsaturated Fat 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g Muenster cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Snickers
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
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 439mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.41g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/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.