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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, and Folate, however, Muenster cheese is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Muenster cheese is 73% higher.
  • Pizza contains 37 times more Vitamin B3 than Muenster cheese. While Pizza contains 3.825mg of Vitamin B3, Muenster cheese contains only 0.103mg.
  • Pizza has less Saturated Fat.

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.
Pizza
Pizza
6
:
4
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Iron +504.9%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Copper +238.7%
Contains more Manganese +4400%
Contains more Selenium +37.2%
Contains more Calcium +281.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +109.7%
Equal in Sodium - 628
Pizza
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
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 +504.9%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Copper +238.7%
Contains more Manganese +4400%
Contains more Selenium +37.2%
Contains more Calcium +281.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +109.7%
Equal in Sodium - 628

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.
Pizza
Pizza
7
:
5
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3613.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin K +168%
Contains more Vitamin A +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +250%
Pizza
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
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 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3613.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin K +168%
Contains more Vitamin A +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
Pizza
2
:
3
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Carbs +2875.9%
Contains more Protein +105.5%
Contains more Fats +210%
Contains more Other +51.2%
Equal in Water - 41.77
Pizza
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 Carbs +2875.9%
Contains more Protein +105.5%
Contains more Fats +210%
Contains more Other +51.2%
Equal in Water - 41.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
Pizza
2
:
1
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234%
Pizza
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 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 -76.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Pizza Muenster cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pizza Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 1.12g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 9.69g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 33.33g 1.12g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Fiber 2.3g 0g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 2.48mg 0.41mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 216mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 172mg 134mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 628mg Pizza
Zinc 1.34mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.105mg 0.031mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.008mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 14.5µg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.26mg Pizza
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.013mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.103mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.056mg Pizza
Folate 93µg 12µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 6.7µg 2.5µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.41mg 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 0.564mg 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 1.139mg 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 0.77mg 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.264mg 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 0.72mg 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.355mg 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 96mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 4.465g 19.113g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.661g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza 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
35%
Pizza
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.648g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.