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Muenster Cheese - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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Muenster Cheese

Muenster Cheese has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A and Vitamin B12.

The food contains 1.12g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 23.41 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is average.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 12, for Muenster Cheese, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat73%
 Calories from Carbs1%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1012.1 IU20.2%Top 30%High
Retinol297 mcg
Retinol Activity Equivalent298 mcg
Alpha Carotene0 mcg
Beta Carotene13 mcg
Beta Cryptoxanthin0 mcg
Lycopene0 mcg
Lutein Zeaxanthin0 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin E0.26 mg0.87%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin K2.5 mcg3.1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.01 mg0.87%Bottom 30%Low
Riboflavin0.32 mg18.8%Top 30%High
Niacin0.1 mg0.52%Bottom 10%Very Low
Vitamin B60.06 mg2.8%Bottom 30%Low
Folate12 mcg3%Mid 40%Average
Food Folate12 mcg
Folic Acid0 mcg
Dietary Folate Equivalents12 mcg
Vitamin B121.5 mcg24.5%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.19 mg1.9%Mid 40%Average
Choline15.4 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium717 mg71.7%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.41 mg2.3%Bottom 30%Low
Magnesium27 mg6.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus468 mg46.8%Top 10%Very High
Potassium134 mg3.8%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium627.9 mg26.2%Top 30%High
Zinc2.8 mg18.7%Top 30%High
Copper0.03 mg1.6%Bottom 30%Low
Manganese0.01 mg0.4%Bottom 10%Very Low
Selenium14.5 mcg20.7%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate1.12 g0.4%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0 g
Starch0 g
Sugars1.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23.4 g46.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan327 mg
Threonine888 mg
Isoleucine1144.9 mg
Leucine2260.1 mg
Lysine2139.3 mg
Methionine568.9 mg
Cystine132 mg
Phenylalanine1239.9 mg
Tyrosine1123.1 mg
Valine1481.9 mg
Arginine880.9 mg
Histidine829 mg
Alanine675 mg
Aspartic Acid1600.1 mg
Glutamic Acid5555.8 mg
Glycine440 mg
Proline2594 mg
Serine1299 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat30 g46.2%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat19.1 g95.6%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat8.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g
Total Omega 3 Fatty Acids230 mg
Total Omega 6 Fatty Acids431 mg

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water41.8 g
Ash3.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368 Calories from Fat 264

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30 g 46.2%

Saturated Fat 19.1 g 95.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 96 mg 32%

Sodium 627.9 mg 26.2%

Total Carbohydrates 1.12 g 0.4%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 1.1 g

Protein 23.4 g 46.8%

Vitamin A 20.2% Vitamin C

Calcium 71.7% Iron 2.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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