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Pistachio vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pistachio and Muenster cheese

  • Pistachio is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Iron, and Fiber, however, Muenster cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Pistachio's daily need coverage for Copper is 141% higher.
  • Pistachio has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Cheese, muenster.

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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.
Pistachio
Pistachio
7
:
3
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Iron +856.1%
Contains more Magnesium +348.1%
Contains more Potassium +664.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +4093.5%
Contains more Manganese +14900%
Contains more Calcium +582.9%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Selenium +107.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 468
Pistachio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Muenster cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +856.1%
Contains more Magnesium +348.1%
Contains more Potassium +664.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +4093.5%
Contains more Manganese +14900%
Contains more Calcium +582.9%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Selenium +107.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 468

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.
Pistachio
Pistachio
7
:
5
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2935.7%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin A +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Pistachio
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Muenster cheese
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2935.7%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin A +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
2
:
3
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Fats +50.9%
Contains more Carbs +2325.9%
Contains more Protein +16.1%
Contains more Water +855.8%
Contains more Other +22.8%
Pistachio
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Muenster cheese
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more Fats +50.9%
Contains more Carbs +2325.9%
Contains more Protein +16.1%
Contains more Water +855.8%
Contains more Other +22.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
3
:
0
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2075.5%
Pistachio
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2075.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pistachio Muenster cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 1.12g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 45.32g 30.04g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 1.12g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 368kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Fiber 10.6g 0g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 3.92mg 0.41mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 27mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 468mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 134mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 628mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 1.3mg 0.031mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.008mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 14.5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 516IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.26mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.013mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.103mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.19mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.056mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 12µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.684mg 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 0.917mg 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 1.604mg 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 1.138mg 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.36mg 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.249mg 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.512mg 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 96mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 19.113g Pistachio
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 8.711g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.661g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Muenster cheese
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
71%
Pistachio
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 627mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.206g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/nutrients
  2. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.