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Fontina vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fontina and Limburger

  • Fontina has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Limburger has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Fontina is 27% higher.
  • Limburger has 2 times less Zinc than Fontina. Fontina has 3.5mg of Zinc, while Limburger has 2.1mg.
  • Limburger is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, fontina 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.
Fontina
Fontina
4
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4
Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Calcium +10.7%
Contains more Iron +76.9%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Manganese +171.4%
Equal in Calcium - 497
Equal in Sodium - 800
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Fontina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Limburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +10.7%
Contains more Iron +76.9%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Manganese +171.4%
Equal in Calcium - 497
Equal in Sodium - 800
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.
Fontina
Fontina
4
:
7
Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Vitamin E +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +13%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.4%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.158
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.086
Fontina
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
Limburger
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 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +13%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.4%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.158
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.086

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fontina
Fontina
3
:
1
Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Protein +27.7%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +216.3%
Contains more Water +27.7%
Equal in Other - 3.79
Fontina
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Limburger
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 +27.7%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +216.3%
Contains more Water +27.7%
Equal in Other - 3.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fontina
Fontina
2
:
1
Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.606
Fontina
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Limburger
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
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.
Fontina Limburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 0.49g Fontina
Protein 25.6g 20.05g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 27.25g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 0.49g Fontina
Calories 389kcal 327kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g 0.49g Limburger
Calcium 550mg 497mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 0.13mg Fontina
Magnesium 14mg 21mg Limburger
Phosphorus 346mg 393mg Limburger
Potassium 64mg 128mg Limburger
Sodium 800mg 800mg
Zinc 3.5mg 2.1mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.021mg Fontina
Manganese 0.014mg 0.038mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 913IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.23mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU 20IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.158mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.086mg Limburger
Folate 6µg 58µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 1.04µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.3µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.289mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.739mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 1.219mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 2.093mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 1.675mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.619mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 1.116mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 1.439mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.578mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 90mg Limburger
Saturated Fat 19.196g 16.746g Limburger
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 8.606g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.495g Fontina

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Fontina 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
33%
Fontina
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (800 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.