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Waffle vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between waffle and muenster cheese?

  • Waffle is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, yet muenster cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 81% more.
  • Waffle has 20 times more vitamin B1 than muenster cheese. While waffle has 0.263mg of vitamin B1, muenster cheese has only 0.013mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in waffle is lower.
  • The glycemic index of muenster cheese is lower.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cheese, muenster types 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.
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
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 +18.7%
Contains more IronIron +463.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3212.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +218.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +313.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.3%

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.
Waffle
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1923.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1912.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +155.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +358.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +488%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.32mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.056mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +2837.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +196.3%
Contains more FatsFats +113%
Contains more OtherOther +18.1%
~equal in Water ~41.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 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 -85%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +926.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +147.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Muenster cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.866g 19.113g 74%
Selenium 46.2µg 14.5µg 58%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1.47µg 51%
Calcium 255mg 717mg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.661g 41%
Phosphorus 190mg 468mg 40%
Protein 7.9g 23.41g 31%
Vitamin A 65µg 298µg 26%
Fats 14.1g 30.04g 25%
Iron 2.31mg 0.41mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.013mg 21%
Zinc 0.68mg 2.81mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 8.711g 13%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.103mg 12%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.008mg 11%
Carbs 32.9g 1.12g 11%
Folate 46µg 12µg 9%
Cholesterol 69mg 96mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.19mg 6%
Sodium 511mg 628mg 5%
Calories 291kcal 368kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Copper 0.062mg 0.031mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.32mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 27mg 2%
Potassium 159mg 134mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.056mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.327mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.888mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 2.26mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 2.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 1.24mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 1.482mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.829mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
24%
Waffle
33%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.247g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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.
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.