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Port Salut vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Port Salut and Limburger different?

  • Port Salut is richer in Vitamin B12, and Calcium, while Limburger is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Limburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 20% more than Port Salut.
  • Limburger is lower in Cholesterol.

Cheese, port de salut and Cheese, limburger types were used in this article.

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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 +30.8%
Contains more Iron +230.8%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 393
Equal in Potassium - 128
Equal in Copper - 0.021
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Iron +230.8%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 393
Equal in Potassium - 128
Equal in Copper - 0.021
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 B12 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +460.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.3%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1155
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
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 66% 5% 15% 0% 4% 56% 2% 13% 13% 14% 188% 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 B12 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +460.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.3%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1155
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Carbs +16.3%
Contains more Other +89.5%
Equal in Fats - 27.25
Equal in Water - 48.42
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 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 +18.6%
Contains more Carbs +16.3%
Contains more Other +89.5%
Equal in Fats - 27.25
Equal in Water - 48.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.746
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.606
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.746
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.
Port Salut Limburger
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 0.49g Port Salut
Protein 23.78g 20.05g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 27.25g Port Salut
Carbs 0.57g 0.49g Port Salut
Calories 352kcal 327kcal Port Salut
Sugar 0.57g 0.49g Limburger
Calcium 650mg 497mg Port Salut
Iron 0.43mg 0.13mg Port Salut
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 360mg 393mg Limburger
Potassium 136mg 128mg Port Salut
Sodium 534mg 800mg Port Salut
Zinc 2.6mg 2.1mg Port Salut
Copper 0.022mg 0.021mg Port Salut
Manganese 0.011mg 0.038mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1092IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 315µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.23mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 21IU 20IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0.158mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.086mg Limburger
Folate 18µg 58µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.04µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.3µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.289mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg 0.739mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg 1.219mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg 2.093mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg 1.675mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg 0.619mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 1.116mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg 1.439mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg 0.578mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 123mg 90mg Limburger
Saturated Fat 16.691g 16.746g Port Salut
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 8.606g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 0.495g Port Salut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut 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
31%
Port Salut
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.