Muenster cheese vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between muenster cheese and steak?
- Muenster cheese is higher in calcium and phosphorus, yet steak is higher in vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, and iron.
- Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 70% more.
- Muenster cheese has 11 times more sodium than steak. While muenster cheese has 628mg of sodium, steak has only 58mg.
- The glycemic index of steak is lower.
We used Cheese, muenster and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5875% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +187.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +485.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +174.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +125.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +119.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4157.1% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +56.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +469.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4899% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +792.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +49.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
Contains more FatsFats | +57.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +577.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +33.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~24.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.113 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.661 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.171g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Calcium | 717mg | 12mg | 71% |
Saturated fat | 19.113g | 8.443g | 49% |
Phosphorus | 468mg | 163mg | 44% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.5mg | 34% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.103mg | 5.149mg | 32% |
Vitamin A | 298µg | 7µg | 32% |
Zinc | 2.81mg | 6.34mg | 32% |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 31.8µg | 31% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 2.2µg | 30% |
Iron | 0.41mg | 2.4mg | 25% |
Sodium | 628mg | 58mg | 25% |
Fats | 30.04g | 19.02g | 17% |
Copper | 0.031mg | 0.085mg | 6% |
Cholesterol | 96mg | 78mg | 6% |
Calories | 368kcal | 271kcal | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.074mg | 5% |
Potassium | 134mg | 279mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 4% | |
Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
Protein | 23.41g | 24.85g | 3% |
Vitamin D | 22IU | 6IU | 2% |
Folate | 12µg | 6µg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.661g | 0.896g | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.711g | 9.171g | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.32mg | 0.301mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
Magnesium | 27mg | 23mg | 1% |
Carbs | 1.12g | 0g | 0% |
Net carbs | 1.12g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.12g | 0g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.008mg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.327mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.888mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.26mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.139mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.569mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.24mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.482mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.829mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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%

45%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%

59%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?

Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Muenster cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.