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Cream cheese vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cream cheese and Limburger

  • Cream cheese contains less Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Selenium than Limburger.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 41% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cream and Cheese, limburger.

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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 less Sodium -60.8%
Contains more Calcium +412.4%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +267.3%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Equal in Potassium - 128
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains less Sodium -60.8%
Contains more Calcium +412.4%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +267.3%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Equal in Potassium - 128

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 E +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Folate +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +372.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1155
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 5% 15% 0% 20% 117% 3% 71% 20% 44% 130% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Folate +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +372.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1155
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +26.4%
Contains more Carbs +1026.5%
Contains more Protein +226%
Contains more Other +198.4%
Equal in Water - 48.42
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Fats +26.4%
Contains more Carbs +1026.5%
Contains more Protein +226%
Contains more Other +198.4%
Equal in Water - 48.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.606
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.606

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 0.49g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 34.44g 27.25g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 0.49g Cream cheese
Calories 350kcal 327kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 0.49g Limburger
Calcium 97mg 497mg Limburger
Iron 0.11mg 0.13mg Limburger
Magnesium 9mg 21mg Limburger
Phosphorus 107mg 393mg Limburger
Potassium 132mg 128mg Cream cheese
Sodium 314mg 800mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 2.1mg Limburger
Copper 0.018mg 0.021mg Limburger
Manganese 0.011mg 0.038mg Limburger
Selenium 8.6µg 14.5µg Limburger
Vitamin A 1111IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.158mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.086mg Limburger
Folate 9µg 58µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.04µg Limburger
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.3µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.233mg 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 0.324mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 0.657mg 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 0.567mg 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.191mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 0.395mg 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.175mg 0.578mg Limburger
Cholesterol 101mg 90mg Limburger
Saturated Fat 20.213g 16.746g Limburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 8.606g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.495g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Limburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Cream cheese
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.467g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 486mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients
  2. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.