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Quince vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between quince and muenster cheese?

  • Quince has less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A than muenster cheese.
  • Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 96% higher.
  • Quince contains less sodium.

We used Quinces, raw and Cheese, muenster types in this comparison.

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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.
Quince
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
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 PotassiumPotassium +47%
Contains more IronIron +70.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +319.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6418.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +6925%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2652.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2316.7%

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.
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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 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 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 CarbsCarbs +1266.1%
Contains more WaterWater +100.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5752.5%
Contains more FatsFats +29940%
Contains more OtherOther +815%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24097.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1222%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Muenster cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.01g 19.113g 87%
Calcium 11mg 717mg 71%
Phosphorus 17mg 468mg 64%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.47µg 61%
Fats 0.1g 30.04g 46%
Protein 0.4g 23.41g 46%
Vitamin A 2µg 298µg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 96mg 32%
Sodium 4mg 628mg 27%
Selenium 0.6µg 14.5µg 25%
Zinc 0.04mg 2.81mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 8.711g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.32mg 22%
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg 17%
Calories 57kcal 368kcal 16%
Copper 0.13mg 0.031mg 11%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Carbs 15.3g 1.12g 5%
Magnesium 8mg 27mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.661g 4%
Iron 0.7mg 0.41mg 4%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Folate 3µg 12µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.19mg 2%
Potassium 197mg 134mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.056mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.103mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.013mg 1%
Net carbs 13.4g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0%
Threonine 0.888mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 2.26mg 0%
Lysine 2.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0%
Valine 1.482mg 0%
Histidine 0.829mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quince 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
6%
Quince
33%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quince
Quince is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 624mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.103g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.