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Tilsit cheese vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tilsit cheese and Muenster cheese

  • Tilsit cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Muenster cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Tilsit cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 26% higher.
  • Muenster cheese has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, tilsit 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.
Contains more Zinc +24.6%
Contains more Manganese +62.5%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +106.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.6%
Contains more Copper +19.2%
Equal in Calcium - 717
Equal in Phosphorus - 468
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 10% 215% 6% 99% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Zinc +24.6%
Contains more Manganese +62.5%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +106.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.6%
Contains more Copper +19.2%
Equal in Calcium - 717
Equal in Phosphorus - 468
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1012
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 16% 83% 4% 21% 15% 15% 263% 0%
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 B1 +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1012

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +67.9%
Contains more Other +33.1%
Contains more Fats +15.6%
Equal in Protein - 23.41
Equal in Water - 41.77
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 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 Carbs +67.9%
Contains more Other +33.1%
Contains more Fats +15.6%
Equal in Protein - 23.41
Equal in Water - 41.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.661
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.721 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.661

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilsit cheese Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.88g 1.12g Tilsit cheese
Protein 24.41g 23.41g Tilsit cheese
Fats 25.98g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 1.88g 1.12g Tilsit cheese
Calories 340kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 1.12g Tilsit cheese
Calcium 700mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.23mg 0.41mg Muenster cheese
Magnesium 13mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 500mg 468mg Tilsit cheese
Potassium 65mg 134mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 753mg 628mg Muenster cheese
Zinc 3.5mg 2.81mg Tilsit cheese
Copper 0.026mg 0.031mg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.013mg 0.008mg Tilsit cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1045IU 1012IU Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A RAE 249µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.013mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.32mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 0.103mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 0.19mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.056mg Tilsit cheese
Folate 20µg 12µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 1.47µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.327mg Tilsit cheese
Threonine 0.899mg 0.888mg Tilsit cheese
Isoleucine 1.484mg 1.145mg Tilsit cheese
Leucine 2.548mg 2.26mg Tilsit cheese
Lysine 2.039mg 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.754mg 0.569mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 1.24mg Tilsit cheese
Valine 1.752mg 1.482mg Tilsit cheese
Histidine 0.704mg 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 102mg 96mg Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 16.775g 19.113g Tilsit cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.136g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 0.661g Tilsit cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese Muenster cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
40%
Tilsit cheese
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.338g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.