Cheese, muenster
FDC 171245cup, diced (132 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 36 · +1 vs Dairy & eggs medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cheese, muenster is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 36 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 27 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of calcium (55% DV), an excellent source of protein (47% DV), an excellent source of vitamin a (33% DV). Most of its 368 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (628 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (19.1 g per 100 g).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 368 kcal | 18% |
| Total fat | 30 g | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 19 g | 96% |
| Cholesterol | 96 mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 628 mg | 27% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.1 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 1.1 g | |
| Protein | 23 g | 47% |
| Potassium | 134 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 717 mg | 55% |
| Iron | 0.41 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 298 µg | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 486 kcal | 24% |
| Total fat | 40 g | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 25 g | 126% |
| Cholesterol | 127 mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 829 mg | 36% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.5 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | |
| Protein | 31 g | 62% |
| Potassium | 177 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 946 mg | 73% |
| Iron | 0.54 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 36 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 393 µg | 44% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34 mg | 2% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 171245Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the dairy & eggs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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