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Limburger vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Limburger and Romano cheese

  • Limburger has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Romano cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 57% more.
  • Limburger has 8 times more Folate than Romano cheese. Limburger has 58µg of Folate, while Romano cheese has 7µg.
  • Limburger is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, limburger and Cheese, romano.

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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 Potassium +48.8%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Calcium +114.1%
Contains more Iron +492.3%
Contains more Magnesium +95.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.4%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
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 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Contains more Potassium +48.8%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Calcium +114.1%
Contains more Iron +492.3%
Contains more Magnesium +95.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.4%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
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 +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.6%
Contains more Folate +728.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.085
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.12
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2
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 25% 5% 15% 0% 10% 86% 2% 26% 20% 6% 140% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.6%
Contains more Folate +728.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.085
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.12
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +56.6%
Contains more Protein +58.6%
Contains more Carbs +640.8%
Contains more Other +77.3%
Equal in Fats - 26.94
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more Water +56.6%
Contains more Protein +58.6%
Contains more Carbs +640.8%
Contains more Other +77.3%
Equal in Fats - 26.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.115
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.838
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.115
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.838

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Romano cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 3.63g Romano cheese
Protein 20.05g 31.8g Romano cheese
Fats 27.25g 26.94g Limburger
Carbs 0.49g 3.63g Romano cheese
Calories 327kcal 387kcal Romano cheese
Sugar 0.49g 0.73g Limburger
Calcium 497mg 1064mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.77mg Romano cheese
Magnesium 21mg 41mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 393mg 760mg Romano cheese
Potassium 128mg 86mg Limburger
Sodium 800mg 1433mg Limburger
Zinc 2.1mg 2.58mg Romano cheese
Copper 0.021mg 0.03mg Romano cheese
Manganese 0.038mg 0.02mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1155IU 415IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 96µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.23mg
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.037mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.37mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.077mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.424mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.085mg Limburger
Folate 58µg 7µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.12µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.2µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 0.739mg 1.171mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.219mg 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 2.093mg 3.071mg Romano cheese
Lysine 1.675mg 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.619mg 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 1.71mg Romano cheese
Valine 1.439mg 2.183mg Romano cheese
Histidine 0.578mg 1.231mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 90mg 104mg Limburger
Saturated Fat 16.746g 17.115g Limburger
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 7.838g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.593g Romano cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Limburger Romano cheese
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
28%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 633mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.369g)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.