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Limburger vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Limburger and Port Salut different?

  • Limburger is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B1, while Port Salut is higher in Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Limburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 20% more than Port Salut.
  • Limburger contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Port Salut. Limburger contains 0.08mg of Vitamin B1, while Port Salut contains 0.014mg.
  • Port Salut is lower in Sodium.

Cheese, limburger and Cheese, port de salut 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 Manganese +245.5%
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%
Equal in Phosphorus - 360
Equal in Potassium - 136
Equal in Copper - 0.022
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
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%
Equal in Phosphorus - 360
Equal in Potassium - 136
Equal in Copper - 0.022
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 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%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1092
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1092
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +89.5%
Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Carbs +16.3%
Equal in Fats - 28.2
Equal in Water - 45.45
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Other +89.5%
Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Carbs +16.3%
Equal in Fats - 28.2
Equal in Water - 45.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.691
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.338
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.691
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.338

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Limburger Port Salut
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
41%
Limburger
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
62%
Port Salut

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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/nutrients
  2. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.