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Provolone vs. Muenster cheese — Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison

Article author photo Elen Khachatrian by Elen Khachatrian | Last updated on September 12, 2023
Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian Article author photo Jack Yacoubian

Table of contents

  1. Introduction
    1. What's The Actual Difference?
      1. Nutrition
        1. Vitamins
          1. Minerals
            1. Calories
              1. Carbs
                1. Fats
                  1. Cholesterol
                    1. Protein
                    2. Health Impact
                      1. Downsides and Risks
                        1. References
                          Provolone
                          vs
                          Muenster cheese

                          Summary

                          Provolone cheese is richer in proteins, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, and vitamin B5.  In comparison, muenster is richer in vitamin D, and A. Muenster is lower in sodium and fats but higher in calories. 

                          Table of contents

                          1. Introduction
                            1. What's The Actual Difference?
                              1. Nutrition
                                1. Vitamins
                                  1. Minerals
                                    1. Calories
                                      1. Carbs
                                        1. Fats
                                          1. Cholesterol
                                            1. Protein
                                            2. Health Impact
                                              1. Downsides and Risks
                                                1. References

                                                  Introduction

                                                  This article compares provolone cheese and muenster cheese. Our main comparison focus will be due to some general differences, nutritional content, and health impacts.

                                                  What's The Actual Difference?

                                                  Both provolone and muenster cheeses are smooth and commonly used, including. However, they have several differences that set them apart.

                                                  Provolone is Italian cheese. Muenster can be thought of as American cheese. Provolone is an aged pasta filata cheese that originated near Vesuvius in Casilli. It is still manufactured in cone, pear, and sausage shapes ranging from 4 to 6 inches.

                                                  Provolone has a light color and a slightly grainy texture.

                                                  On the other hand, muenster is a softer cheese with a pale color, but the rind is typically orange. It's soft and moist.

                                                  Nutrition

                                                  At the bottom of this page, you can find a nutrition infographic to help you better understand the differences in the nutrition of provolone and muenster.

                                                  Vitamins

                                                  Their vitamin profiles is nearly similar however, provolone is richer in vitamin B5 whereas, muenster is richer in vitamin D and Vitamin A. 

                                                  Muenster cheese falls in the range of the top 19% of foods as a Vitamin A source.

                                                  Both cheese types contain equal levels of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B12.

                                                  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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 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 0% 99% 5.2% 9% 3.3% 74% 1.9% 11% 13% 184% 6.3% 9% 8.4%
                                                  Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.2%
                                                  Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.5%
                                                  Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150.5%
                                                  Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.4%
                                                  Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26.3%
                                                  Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13%
                                                  Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
                                                  Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13.6%
                                                  Contains more FolateFolate +20%
                                                  ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
                                                  ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.32mg
                                                  ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.47µg
                                                  ~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

                                                  Minerals

                                                  Provolone is richer in phosphorus, zinc, and calcium. However, provolone is higher in sodium.

                                                  Both fall in the range of the top 5% foods as calcium sources.

                                                  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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
                                                  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 IronIron +26.8%
                                                  Contains more ZincZinc +14.9%
                                                  Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
                                                  Contains more CopperCopper