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Pistachio vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pistachios and muenster cheese

  • Pistachios are higher in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, iron, and fiber; however, muenster cheese is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Pistachios' daily need coverage for copper is 141% higher.
  • Pistachios have 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +348.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +664.9%
Contains more IronIron +856.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +4093.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +582.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~468mg

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2935.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1046.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 FatsFats +50.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2325.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.1%
Contains more WaterWater +855.8%
Contains more OtherOther +22.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.113 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.661 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +167%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Copper 1.3mg 0.031mg 141%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.056mg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.661g 91%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.013mg 71%
Calcium 105mg 717mg 61%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.47µg 61%
Saturated fat 5.907g 19.113g 60%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.008mg 52%
Iron 3.92mg 0.41mg 44%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 8.711g 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 96mg 32%
Vitamin A 26µg 298µg 30%
Sodium 1mg 628mg 27%
Potassium 1025mg 134mg 26%
Fats 45.32g 30.04g 24%
Magnesium 121mg 27mg 22%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.26mg 17%
Selenium 7µg 14.5µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.32mg 12%
Folate 51µg 12µg 10%
Calories 560kcal 368kcal 10%
Carbs 27.17g 1.12g 9%
Protein 20.16g 23.41g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.103mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.19mg 7%
Zinc 2.2mg 2.81mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Phosphorus 490mg 468mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 7.66g 1.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.327mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0.888mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 2.26mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 2.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 1.24mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 1.482mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.829mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Muenster cheese
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
63%
Pistachio
33%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 627mg)
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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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.