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Muenster cheese vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between muenster cheese and sweet potato?

  • Muenster cheese is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet sweet potato is higher in vitamin A.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 263% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in sweet potato is lower.
  • The glycemic index of muenster cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, muenster and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 215% 12% 15% 10% 77% 201% 82% 1% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9% 30% 23% 50% 8.2% 20% 7.2% 34% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2290%
Contains more ZincZinc +836.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +895.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.5%
Contains more IronIron +48.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +387.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3125%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 99% 5.2% 9% 3.3% 74% 1.9% 11% 13% 184% 6.3% 9% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8% 236% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +424.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +440.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.26mg
~equal in Folate ~11µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1391.1%
Contains more FatsFats +59980%
Contains more OtherOther +273.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1696.4%
Contains more WaterWater +85%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.113 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.661 g
55% 3% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +871000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4621.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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 Sweet potato
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Sweet potato DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.113g 0.018g 87%
Calcium 717mg 30mg 69%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0µg 61%
Phosphorus 468mg 47mg 60%
Fats 30.04g 0.05g 46%
Vitamin A 298µg 709µg 46%
Protein 23.41g 1.57g 44%
Cholesterol 96mg 0mg 32%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg 25%
Sodium 628mg 55mg 25%
Zinc 2.81mg 0.3mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.711g 0.001g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.061mg 20%
Calories 368kcal 86kcal 14%
Copper 0.031mg 0.151mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.8mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.209mg 12%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.258mg 11%
Potassium 134mg 337mg 6%
Carbs 1.12g 20.12g 6%
Starch 12.65g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.078mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 0.014g 4%
Iron 0.41mg 0.61mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 0.557mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 12.3mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.8µg 1%
Fructose 0.7g 1%
Net carbs 1.12g 17.12g N/A
Magnesium 27mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 1.12g 4.18g N/A
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.26mg 0%
Folate 12µg 11µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.888mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.055mg 0%
Leucine 2.26mg 0.092mg 0%
Lysine 2.139mg 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0.089mg 0%
Valine 1.482mg 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.829mg 0.031mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Sweet potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Muenster cheese
31%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.095g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.