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Shortbread vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shortbread and Muenster cheese

  • Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Muenster cheese is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 70% more.
  • Shortbread contains 32 times more Vitamin B3 than Muenster cheese. Shortbread contains 3.275mg of Vitamin B3, while Muenster cheese contains 0.103mg.
  • Shortbread contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
4
:
6
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Iron +626.8%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Copper +190.3%
Contains more Manganese +4812.5%
Contains more Calcium +5415.4%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +609.1%
Contains more Potassium +52.3%
Contains more Zinc +473.5%
Contains more Selenium +133.9%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
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 +626.8%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Copper +190.3%
Contains more Manganese +4812.5%
Contains more Calcium +5415.4%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +609.1%
Contains more Potassium +52.3%
Contains more Zinc +473.5%
Contains more Selenium +133.9%

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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
7
:
4
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +838.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2615.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3079.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +340%
Contains more Vitamin A +101100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.32
Shortbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
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 E +838.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2615.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3079.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +340%
Contains more Vitamin A +101100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.32

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
1
:
4
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Carbs +5594.6%
Contains more Protein +335.9%
Contains more Fats +14.6%
Contains more Water +1060.3%
Contains more Other +255.3%
Shortbread
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 +5594.6%
Contains more Protein +335.9%
Contains more Fats +14.6%
Contains more Water +1060.3%
Contains more Other +255.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
2
:
1
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1159.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.9%
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 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 -57.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1159.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 1.12g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 26.22g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 63.78g 1.12g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 368kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Fiber 1.3g 0g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 2.98mg 0.41mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 66mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 88mg 134mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 353mg 628mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.09mg 0.031mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.008mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 14.5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 1IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.26mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.013mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.103mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.19mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.056mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 12µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 11µg 2.5µg Shortbread
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 Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 8.105g 19.113g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.661g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread 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
33%
Shortbread
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.