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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.18 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
6.85 g
Water:
76.34 g
Other:
0.73 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.443 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.922g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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