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Muenster cheese vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between muenster cheese and welsh onion

  • Muenster cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc, while welsh onion has more vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Welsh onion covers your daily need for vitamin K, 159% more than muenster cheese.
  • The amount of cholesterol in welsh onion is lower.
  • Muenster cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of muenster cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of welsh onion is 39.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, muenster and Onions, welsh, raw.

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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 16% 5.4% 19% 46% 23% 14% 21% 2.2% 18% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3883.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +440.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +855.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.2%
Contains more IronIron +197.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +125.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1612.5%

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 90% 0% 10% 0% 13% 21% 7.5% 10% 17% 0% 484% 12% 2.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7636%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%

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
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1132.1%
Contains more FatsFats +7410%
Contains more OtherOther +422.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +480.4%
Contains more WaterWater +116.7%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.156 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15455.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +323.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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 Welsh onion
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 Welsh onion DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.5µg 193.4µg 159%
Saturated fat 19.113g 0.067g 87%
Calcium 717mg 18mg 70%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0µg 61%
Phosphorus 468mg 49mg 60%
Fats 30.04g 0.4g 46%
Protein 23.41g 1.9g 43%
Vitamin A 298µg 33%
Cholesterol 96mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 27mg 30%
Sodium 628mg 17mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 8.711g 0.056g 22%
Zinc 2.81mg 0.52mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.09mg 18%
Calories 368kcal 34kcal 17%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Iron 0.41mg 1.22mg 10%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.137mg 6%
Copper 0.031mg 0.07mg 4%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 0.156g 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.51mg 2%
Potassium 134mg 212mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 0.4mg 2%
Carbs 1.12g 6.5g 2%
Choline 15.4mg 5.3mg 2%
Folate 12µg 16µg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.072mg 1%
Net carbs 1.12g 4.1g N/A
Sugar 1.12g 2.18g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.169mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.888mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.081mg 0%
Leucine 2.26mg 0.113mg 0%
Lysine 2.139mg 0.095mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0.061mg 0%
Valine 1.482mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.829mg 0.033mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Welsh onion
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Muenster cheese
51%
Welsh onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
17%
Welsh onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 611mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.046g)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Welsh onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170007/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.