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Surimi vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are surimi and muenster cheese different?

  • Surimi is higher in selenium and vitamin B12; however, muenster cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for muenster cheese is 95% higher.
  • Surimi contains 2 times more selenium than muenster cheese. While surimi contains 28.1µg of selenium, muenster cheese contains only 14.5µg.
  • Surimi has less cholesterol.
  • Muenster cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than surimi (50).

Fish, surimi and Cheese, muenster are the varieties 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.
Surimi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 2.7% 9.9% 9.8% 11% 9% 121% 19% 1.4% 153%
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 +59.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7866.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.6%
Contains more IronIron +57.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +751.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66%
~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.
Surimi
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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% 6.7% 13% 0% 5% 4.8% 4.1% 4.2% 6.9% 200% 0.25% 1.5% 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 EVitamin E +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1390%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2400%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.47µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
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15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 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 +511.6%
Contains more WaterWater +82.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3237.8%
Contains more OtherOther +401.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
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24% 19% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.443 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 -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5746.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Muenster cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.191g 19.113g 86%
Calcium 9mg 717mg 71%
Fats 0.9g 30.04g 45%
Vitamin A 20µg 298µg 31%
Phosphorus 282mg 468mg 27%
Selenium 28.1µg 14.5µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.32mg 23%
Zinc 0.33mg 2.81mg 23%
Cholesterol 30mg 96mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.149g 8.711g 21%
Sodium 143mg 628mg 21%
Protein 15.18g 23.41g 16%
Calories 99kcal 368kcal 13%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 1.47µg 5%
Magnesium 43mg 27mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Folate 2µg 12µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.19mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.056mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.5µg 2%
Iron 0.26mg 0.41mg 2%
Carbs 6.85g 1.12g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 0.661g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.103mg 1%
Potassium 112mg 134mg 1%
Net carbs 6.85g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.12g N/A
Copper 0.032mg 0.031mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.008mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.327mg 0%
Threonine 0.734mg 0.888mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 1.202mg 2.26mg 0%
Lysine 1.387mg 2.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.515mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 1.24mg 0%
Valine 0.77mg 1.482mg 0%
Histidine 0.35mg 0.829mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Surimi 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
19%
Surimi
33%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.922g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/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.