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Shark raw vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between shark raw and muenster cheese

  • Shark raw has more selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, muenster cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 91% more than shark raw.
  • Muenster cheese contains 29 times less vitamin B3 than shark raw. Shark raw contains 2.938mg of vitamin B3, while muenster cheese contains 0.103mg.
  • Shark raw has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of muenster cheese is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Cheese, muenster.

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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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
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 +81.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.4%
Contains more IronIron +104.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +151.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2008.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +553.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.031mg

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% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
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 EVitamin E +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2752.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +614.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +322.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +325.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2400%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.6µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.47µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 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 WaterWater +76.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.6%
Contains more FatsFats +566.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +293.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 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 -95.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +381.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shark raw 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 Shark raw Muenster cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.925g 19.113g 83%
Calcium 34mg 717mg 68%
Selenium 36.5µg 14.5µg 40%
Fats 4.51g 30.04g 39%
Phosphorus 210mg 468mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.056mg 26%
Vitamin A 70µg 298µg 25%
Sodium 79mg 628mg 24%
Zinc 0.43mg 2.81mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.32mg 20%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 0.103mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 8.711g 17%
Cholesterol 51mg 96mg 15%
Calories 130kcal 368kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.19mg 10%
Choline 65mg 15.4mg 9%
Iron 0.84mg 0.41mg 5%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.26mg 5%
Protein 20.98g 23.41g 5%
Magnesium 49mg 27mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 0.661g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.013mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.5µg 2%
Folate 3µg 12µg 2%
Potassium 160mg 134mg 1%
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 1.47µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.12g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin D 24IU 22IU 0%
Sugar 0g 1.12g N/A
Copper 0.033mg 0.031mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.6µg 0%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.008mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.327mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0.888mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 2.26mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 2.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 1.24mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 1.482mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0.829mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Muenster cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
33%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 549mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.