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Muenster cheese vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Muenster cheese and Taffy (candy)

  • Muenster cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc than Taffy (candy).
  • Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 85% more.
  • Muenster cheese contains 468 times more Phosphorus than Taffy (candy). Muenster cheese contains 468mg of Phosphorus, while Taffy (candy) contains 1mg.
  • Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, muenster and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 +8862.5%
Contains more Iron +4000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +46700%
Contains more Potassium +4366.7%
Contains more Zinc +1238.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
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 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +8862.5%
Contains more Iron +4000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +46700%
Contains more Potassium +4366.7%
Contains more Zinc +1238.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +912%
Contains more Vitamin E +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14600%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.4%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +912%
Contains more Vitamin E +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14600%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +77933.3%
Contains more Fats +802.1%
Contains more Water +761.2%
Contains more Other +1491.3%
Contains more Carbs +8075%
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +77933.3%
Contains more Fats +802.1%
Contains more Water +761.2%
Contains more Other +1491.3%
Contains more Carbs +8075%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +939.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +446.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +939.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +446.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%

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 Taffy (candy)
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 Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 23.41g 0.03g Muenster cheese
Fats 30.04g 3.33g Muenster cheese
Carbs 1.12g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 368kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 1.12g 68.48g Muenster cheese
Calcium 717mg 8mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.41mg 0.01mg Muenster cheese
Magnesium 27mg 0mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 468mg 1mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 134mg 3mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 628mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 2.81mg 0.21mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.031mg 0mg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.008mg 0mg Muenster cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 0.7µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 1012IU 100IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 298µg 27µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.09mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.012mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 0.002mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.004mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0mg Muenster cheese
Folate 12µg 0µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.01µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.3µg 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 Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 19.113g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 8.711g 0.838g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 0.121g Muenster cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 576mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.064g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.36g)
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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.