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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 B1,2, phosphorus, vitamin A, 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.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of muenster cheese is 27.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
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 IronIron +626.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +190.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4812.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5415.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +473.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +609.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 0.06% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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% 61% 5.2% 18% 3.3% 74% 1.9% 11% 13% 184% 6.3% 9% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +838.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2615.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3079.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +340%
Contains more FolateFolate +575%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +101100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1611.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.32mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 +5594.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +335.9%
Contains more FatsFats +14.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1060.3%
Contains more OtherOther +255.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 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 -57.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1159.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 514kcal 368kcal Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 26.22g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Net carbs 62.48g 1.12g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 1.12g Shortbread
Cholesterol 0mg 96mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Muenster cheese
Magnesium 14mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Calcium 13mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 88mg 134mg Muenster cheese
Iron 2.98mg 0.41mg Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Fiber 1.3g 0g Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.031mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 353mg 628mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 0µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.26mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.393mg 0.008mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 14.5µg 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
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 11µg 2.5µg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 12µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Muenster cheese
Choline 0.9mg 15.4mg Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 8.105g 19.113g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.661g 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
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shortbread 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
30%
Shortbread
30%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
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.

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