Muenster cheese nutrition, glycemic index, calories and serving size
Cheese, muenster
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Muenster cheese

Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
27 (low)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 oz (28.35 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula.On PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
15.9 (acidic )
Calories
368
Calcium
Saturated Fat
Fats
Phosphorus
Cholesterol
Explanation: This food contains more Calcium than 95% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (5%) which contain more Calcium, this food itself is rich in Calcium more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Saturated Fat, Fats, Phosphorus and Cholesterol
Muenster cheese Glycemic index (GI)
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
47%
Daily Value: 47%
23.41 g of 50 g
Fats:
46%
Daily Value: 46%
30.04 g of 65 g
Carbs:
0%
Daily Value: 0%
1.12 g of 300 g
Water:
2%
Daily Value: 2%
41.77 g of 2,000 g
Other:
3.66 g
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Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
368
% Daily Value*
46%
Total Fat
30g
95%
Saturated Fat
19g
32%
Cholesterol
96mg
26%
Sodium
628mg
0%
TotalCarbohydrate
1g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 1g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
23g
Vitamin D
22mcg
6%
Calcium
717mg
72%
Iron
0mg
0%
Potassium
134mg
4%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol

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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats

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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats

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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium

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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars

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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
717 mg of 1,000 mg
72%
Iron:
0.41 mg of 18 mg
2%
Magnesium:
27 mg of 400 mg
7%
Phosphorus:
468 mg of 1,000 mg
47%
Potassium:
134 mg of 3,500 mg
4%
Sodium:
628 mg of 2,400 mg
26%
Zinc:
2.81 mg of 15 mg
19%
Copper:
0.031 mg of 2 mg
2%
Manganese:
0.008 mg of 2 mg
0%
Selenium:
14.5 µg of 70 µg
21%
Choline:
15.4 mg of 550 mg
3%
Mineral chart - relative view
Calcium
717 mg
TOP 5%
Phosphorus
468 mg
TOP 10%
Sodium
628 mg
TOP 15%
Zinc
2.81 mg
TOP 32%
Magnesium
27 mg
TOP 37%
Selenium
14.5 mg
TOP 54%
Potassium
134 mg
TOP 74%
Choline
15.4 mg
TOP 80%
Iron
0.41 mg
TOP 80%
Copper
0.031 mg
TOP 88%
Manganese
0.008 mg
TOP 93%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
1012 IU of 5,000 IU
20%
Vitamin E :
0.26 mg of 20 mg
1%
Vitamin D:
0.6 µg of 10 µg
6%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 60 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.013 mg of 2 mg
1%
Vitamin B2:
0.32 mg of 2 mg
19%
Vitamin B3:
0.103 mg of 20 mg
1%
Vitamin B5:
0.19 mg of 10 mg
2%
Vitamin B6:
0.056 mg of 2 mg
3%
Folate, total:
12 µg of 400 µg
3%
Vitamin B12:
1.47 µg of 6 µg
25%
Vitamin K:
2.5 µg of 80 µg
3%
Folic acid (B9):
0 µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin A
1012 µg
TOP 19%
Vitamin B2
0.32 µg
TOP 24%
Vitamin B12
1.47 µg
TOP 37%
Vitamin D
0.6 µg
TOP 47%
Folate, total
12 µg
TOP 57%
Vitamin K
2.5 µg
TOP 62%
Vitamin E
0.26 µg
TOP 70%
Vitamin B6
0.056 µg
TOP 76%
Vitamin B5
0.19 µg
TOP 82%
Vitamin B1
0.013 µg
TOP 91%
Vitamin B3
0.103 µg
TOP 91%
Folic acid (B9)
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 µg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
327 mg of 280 mg
117%
Threonine:
888 mg of 1,050 mg
85%
Isoleucine:
1145 mg of 1,400 mg
82%
Leucine:
2260 mg of 2,730 mg
83%
Lysine:
2139 mg of 2,100 mg
102%
Methionine:
569 mg of 1,050 mg
54%
Phenylalanine:
1240 mg of 1,750 mg
71%
Valine:
1482 mg of 1,820 mg
81%
Histidine:
829 mg of 700 mg
118%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.661 g
Fiber content / ratio for Muenster cheese
Sugars:
1.12 g
Fiber:
0 g
All nutrients for Muenster cheese per 100g
Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
Protein | 56% | 16% | 23.41g |
8.3 times more than Broccoli ![]() |
Fats | 46% | 7% | 30.04g |
1.1 times less than Cheese ![]() |
Carbs | 0% | 70% | 1.12g |
25.2 times less than Rice ![]() |
Calories | 14% | 20% | 368kcal |
7.8 times more than Orange ![]() |
Sugars | 1% | 65% | 1.12g |
8 times less than Coca-Cola ![]() |
Fiber | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A ![]() |
Calcium | 72% | 5% | 717mg |
5.7 times more than Milk ![]() |
Iron | 2% | 80% | 0.41mg |
6.3 times less than Beef ![]() |
Magnesium | 7% | 37% | 27mg |
5.2 times less than Kidney bean ![]() |
Phosphorus | 67% | 10% | 468mg |
2.6 times more than Chicken meat ![]() |
Potassium | 3% | 74% | 134mg |
1.1 times less than Cucumber ![]() |
Sodium | 26% | 15% | 628mg |
1.3 times more than White Bread ![]() |
Zinc | 26% | 32% | 2.81mg |
2.2 times less than Beef ![]() |
Copper | 0% | 88% | 0.03mg |
4.6 times less than Shiitake ![]() |
Vitamin A | 20% | 19% | 1012IU |
16.5 times less than Carrot ![]() |
Vitamin E | 2% | 70% | 0.26mg |
5.6 times less than Kiwifruit ![]() |
Vitamin D | 6% | 47% | 0.6µg |
3.7 times less than Egg ![]() |
Vitamin C | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A ![]() |
Vitamin B1 | 1% | 91% | 0.01mg |
20.5 times less than Pea ![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 19% | 24% | 0.32mg |
2.5 times more than Avocado ![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 1% | 91% | 0.1mg |
92.9 times less than Turkey meat ![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 2% | 82% | 0.19mg |
5.9 times less than Sunflower seed ![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 3% | 76% | 0.06mg |
2.1 times less than Oat ![]() |
Folate, total | 3% | 57% | 12µg |
5.1 times less than Brussels sprout ![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 25% | 37% | 1.47µg |
2.1 times more than Pork ![]() |
Vitamin K | 3% | 62% | 2.5µg |
40.6 times less than Broccoli ![]() |
Folic acid (B9) | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A ![]() |
Tryptophan | 0% | 47% | 0.33mg |
1.1 times more than Chicken meat ![]() |
Threonine | 0% | 61% | 0.89mg |
1.2 times more than Beef ![]() |
Isoleucine | 0% | 54% | 1.15mg |
1.3 times more than Salmon ![]() |
Leucine | 0% | 48% | 2.26mg |
1.1 times less than Tuna ![]() |
Lysine | 0% | 54% | 2.14mg |
4.7 times more than Tofu ![]() |
Methionine | 0% | 60% | 0.57mg |
5.9 times more than Quinoa ![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0% | 45% | 1.24mg |
1.9 times more than Egg ![]() |
Valine | 0% | 46% | 1.48mg |
1.4 times less than Soybean ![]() |
Histidine | 0% | 53% | 0.83mg |
1.1 times more than Turkey meat ![]() |
Cholesterol | 32% | 13% | 96mg |
3.9 times less than Egg ![]() |
Saturated Fat | 96% | 6% | 19.11g |
3.2 times more than Beef ![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 18% | 8.71g |
1.1 times less than Avocado ![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 55% | 0.66g |
71.4 times less than Walnut ![]() |
References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.