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Sour cream vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sour cream and Muenster cheese different?

  • Muenster cheese is higher than Sour cream in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily need of Calcium 58% more than Sour cream.
  • Sour cream is lower in Saturated Fat.

Sour cream, reduced fat and Cheese, muenster types were used 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 7.9% 42% 19% 2.3% 3.3% 7.4% 36% 9.1% 0% 22%
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 PotassiumPotassium +57.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +408.5%
Contains more IronIron +583.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +210%
Contains more ZincZinc +940.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +450.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +253.7%

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 3% 26% 8% 9% 10% 55% 1.3% 0% 4.6% 38% 1.8% 8.3% 10%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +390%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +257.1%
~equal in Folate ~12µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 14% 7% 71%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 71 g
Other: 0.9 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 +525%
Contains more WaterWater +70%
Contains more ProteinProtein +234.4%
Contains more FatsFats +113%
Contains more OtherOther +306.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.5 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 -54.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +112.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sour cream 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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sour cream Muenster cheese Opinion
Calories 181kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Protein 7g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 14.1g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Sour cream
Net carbs 7g 1.12g Sour cream
Carbs 7g 1.12g Sour cream
Cholesterol 35mg 96mg Sour cream
Vitamin D 10IU 22IU Muenster cheese
Magnesium 11mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Calcium 141mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 211mg 134mg Sour cream
Iron 0.06mg 0.41mg Muenster cheese
Sugar 0.3g 1.12g Sour cream
Copper 0.01mg 0.031mg Muenster cheese
Zinc 0.27mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 85mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 70mg 628mg Sour cream
Vitamin A 436IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 119µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.26mg Sour cream
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.008mg Muenster cheese
Selenium 4.1µg 14.5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.013mg Sour cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.103mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.056mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Folate 11µg 12µg Muenster cheese
Choline 19.2mg 15.4mg Sour cream
Saturated Fat 8.7g 19.113g Sour cream
Monounsaturated Fat 4.1g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 0.661g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sour cream 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
13%
Sour cream
30%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Sour cream
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 558mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.413g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Sour cream
Sour cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sour cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173442/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.