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Limburger vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Limburger and Roquefort

  • Limburger has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Roquefort is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Roquefort covers your daily need of Sodium 44% more than Limburger.
  • Limburger has 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Roquefort. While Limburger has 1.04µg of Vitamin B12, Roquefort has only 0.64µg.
  • Limburger has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, limburger and Cheese, roquefort.

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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 +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.8%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Calcium +33.2%
Contains more Iron +330.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Copper +61.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 392
Equal in Zinc - 2.08
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 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains more Potassium +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.8%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Calcium +33.2%
Contains more Iron +330.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Copper +61.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 392
Equal in Zinc - 2.08
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 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Folate +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1047
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 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Folate +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1047

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +23%
Contains more Fats +12.4%
Contains more Carbs +308.2%
Contains more Other +69.9%
Equal in Protein - 21.54
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more Water +23%
Contains more Fats +12.4%
Contains more Carbs +308.2%
Contains more Other +69.9%
Equal in Protein - 21.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.474
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.474

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Roquefort Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 2g Roquefort
Protein 20.05g 21.54g Roquefort
Fats 27.25g 30.64g Roquefort
Carbs 0.49g 2g Roquefort
Calories 327kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Sugar 0.49g Roquefort
Calcium 497mg 662mg Roquefort
Iron 0.13mg 0.56mg Roquefort
Magnesium 21mg 30mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 393mg 392mg Limburger
Potassium 128mg 91mg Limburger
Sodium 800mg 1809mg Limburger
Zinc 2.1mg 2.08mg Limburger
Copper 0.021mg 0.034mg Roquefort
Manganese 0.038mg 0.03mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1155IU 1047IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 294µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.04mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.734mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.124mg Roquefort
Folate 58µg 49µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.64µg Limburger
Vitamin K 2.3µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.739mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.219mg 1.217mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.675mg 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.619mg 0.558mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 1.023mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.578mg 0.602mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 90mg 90mg
Saturated Fat 16.746g 19.263g Limburger
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 8.474g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 1.32g Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Limburger Roquefort
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
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 1009mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.517g)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (90 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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/nutrients
  2. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.