Pizza vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pizza and muenster cheese different?
- Pizza is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, and manganese; however, muenster cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for muenster cheese is 73% higher.
- Pizza contains 45 times more manganese than muenster cheese. While pizza contains 0.36mg of manganese, muenster cheese contains only 0.008mg.
- Pizza has less saturated fat.
- Muenster cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than pizza (60).
Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Cheese, muenster are the varieties used 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.
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +504.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +238.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4400% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +281.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +109.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116.7% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +219.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2900% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3613.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.9% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +168% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +675% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +331.9% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2875.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +210% |
Contains more OtherOther | +51.2% |
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Water
~41.77g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 g
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 | -76.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +154.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +234% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 4.465g | 19.113g | 67% |
Calcium | 188mg | 717mg | 53% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 1.47µg | 44% |
Phosphorus | 216mg | 468mg | 36% |
Fats | 9.69g | 30.04g | 31% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.013mg | 31% |
Cholesterol | 17mg | 96mg | 26% |
Iron | 2.48mg | 0.41mg | 26% |
Vitamin A | 69µg | 298µg | 25% |
Protein | 11.39g | 23.41g | 24% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 0.103mg | 23% |
Folate | 93µg | 12µg | 20% |
Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.008mg | 15% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 8.711g | 15% |
Zinc | 1.34mg | 2.81mg | 13% |
Carbs | 33.33g | 1.12g | 11% |
Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.32mg | 10% |
Selenium | 19.9µg | 14.5µg | 10% |
Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
Copper | 0.105mg | 0.031mg | 8% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 0.661g | 7% |
Calories | 266kcal | 368kcal | 5% |
Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 2.5µg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 4% | |
Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
Sodium | 598mg | 628mg | 1% |
Potassium | 172mg | 134mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 24mg | 27mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 31.03g | 1.12g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.58g | 1.12g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.241g | N/A | |
Choline | 16.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.327mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.41mg | 0.888mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 1.145mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.139mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.77mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 1.24mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.72mg | 1.482mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.829mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | N/A |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%

71%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.648g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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