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Saffron vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Saffron and Muenster cheese?

  • Saffron is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, and Copper, yet Muenster cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1235% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Saffron is lower.

We used Spices, saffron and Cheese, muenster types 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.
Saffron
Saffron
6
:
4
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Iron +2607.3%
Contains more Magnesium +877.8%
Contains more Potassium +1186.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Copper +958.1%
Contains more Manganese +355000%
Contains more Calcium +545.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains more Zinc +157.8%
Contains more Selenium +158.9%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
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 +2607.3%
Contains more Magnesium +877.8%
Contains more Potassium +1186.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Copper +958.1%
Contains more Manganese +355000%
Contains more Calcium +545.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains more Zinc +157.8%
Contains more Selenium +158.9%

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.
Saffron
Saffron
5
:
7
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1317.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1703.6%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin A +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Saffron
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1317.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1703.6%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin A +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
2
:
3
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Carbs +5736.6%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Contains more Protein +104.8%
Contains more Fats +413.5%
Contains more Water +251%
Saffron
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 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 +5736.6%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Contains more Protein +104.8%
Contains more Fats +413.5%
Contains more Water +251%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
2
:
1
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1930.5%
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 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 -91.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1930.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Muenster cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Saffron Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 1.12g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 5.85g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 65.37g 1.12g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 1.12g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 11.1mg 0.41mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 27mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 1724mg 134mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 628mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.328mg 0.031mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.008mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 14.5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 530IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.013mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.103mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.056mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 12µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 96mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 19.113g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.661g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron 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
60%
Saffron
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.527g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.