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Limburger vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Limburger and Cottage cheese?

  • Cottage cheese has less Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 than Limburger.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 75% higher.
  • Limburger has 9 times more Vitamin A RAE than Cottage cheese. Limburger has 340µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Cottage cheese has 37µg.
  • Cottage cheese contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, limburger and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd types in this comparison.

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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.
Limburger
Limburger
8
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2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Calcium +498.8%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.2%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Zinc +425%
Contains more Manganese +1800%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Copper +38.1%
Limburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +498.8%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.2%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Zinc +425%
Contains more Manganese +1800%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Copper +38.1%

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.
Limburger
Limburger
11
:
0
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +725%
Contains more Vitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Cottage cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +725%
Contains more Vitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Limburger
Limburger
3
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Protein +80.3%
Contains more Fats +533.7%
Contains more Other +168.8%
Contains more Carbs +589.8%
Contains more Water +64.8%
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
Cottage cheese
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Protein +80.3%
Contains more Fats +533.7%
Contains more Other +168.8%
Contains more Carbs +589.8%
Contains more Water +64.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Limburger
Limburger
2
:
1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1006.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Limburger
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1006.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Protein 20.05g 11.12g Limburger
Fats 27.25g 4.3g Limburger
Carbs 0.49g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Calories 327kcal 98kcal Limburger
Sugar 0.49g 2.67g Limburger
Calcium 497mg 83mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg 0.07mg Limburger
Magnesium 21mg 8mg Limburger
Phosphorus 393mg 159mg Limburger
Potassium 128mg 104mg Limburger
Sodium 800mg 364mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 2.1mg 0.4mg Limburger
Copper 0.021mg 0.029mg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.038mg 0.002mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 9.7µg Limburger
Vitamin A 1155IU 140IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 37µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU 3IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg Limburger
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.027mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.163mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.099mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.557mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.046mg Limburger
Folate 58µg 12µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.43µg Limburger
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.147mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg 0.5mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.591mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg 1.116mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg 0.934mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg 0.269mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.577mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg 0.748mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg 0.326mg Limburger
Cholesterol 90mg 17mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 16.746g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 0.778g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.123g Limburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Limburger Cottage cheese
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
41%
Limburger
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/nutrients
  2. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.