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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.
  • The glycemic index of muenster cheese 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +877.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1186.6%
Contains more IronIron +2607.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +958.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +355000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +545.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +157.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 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 +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1317.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1703.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +675%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1003.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +5736.6%
Contains more OtherOther +48.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.8%
Contains more FatsFats +413.5%
Contains more WaterWater +251%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 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 -91.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +212.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.008mg 1235%
Iron 11.1mg 0.41mg 134%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Saturated fat 1.586g 19.113g 80%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.056mg 73%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.47µg 61%
Calcium 111mg 717mg 61%
Magnesium 264mg 27mg 56%
Potassium 1724mg 134mg 47%
Fats 5.85g 30.04g 37%
Copper 0.328mg 0.031mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 96mg 32%
Phosphorus 252mg 468mg 31%
Vitamin A 27µg 298µg 30%
Protein 11.43g 23.41g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 8.711g 21%
Carbs 65.37g 1.12g 21%
Sodium 148mg 628mg 21%
Folate 93µg 12µg 20%
Selenium 5.6µg 14.5µg 16%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.81mg 16%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.661g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.013mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.103mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.32mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Calories 310kcal 368kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Net carbs 61.47g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 1.12g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron 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
54%
Saffron
33%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
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 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.