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Mozzarella vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mozzarella and Limburger

  • Mozzarella has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Limburger has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for Sodium is 34% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mozzarella is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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 more Calcium +47.1%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +49%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +47.1%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +49%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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 A +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.086
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
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 A +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.086

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.2%
Contains more Carbs +532.7%
Contains more Fats +59.4%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Equal in Water - 48.42
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 Protein +37.2%
Contains more Carbs +532.7%
Contains more Fats +59.4%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Equal in Water - 48.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.495
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.495

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0.49g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 20.05g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 27.25g Limburger
Carbs 3.1g 0.49g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 327kcal Limburger
Sugar 1.23g 0.49g Limburger
Calcium 731mg 497mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.13mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 21mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 393mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 128mg Limburger
Sodium 16mg 800mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 2.1mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.021mg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.038mg Limburger
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 13IU 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.158mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.086mg Limburger
Folate 9µg 58µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.04µg Limburger
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.3µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg Limburger
Cholesterol 54mg 90mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 16.746g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.495g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Limburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
23%
Mozzarella
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 784mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.879g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.