Monterey Jack vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Monterey Jack and Limburger different?
- Monterey Jack is higher in Calcium, Zinc, and Iron, however, Limburger is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Calcium from Monterey Jack is 25% higher.
- Monterey Jack contains 6 times more Iron than Limburger. While Monterey Jack contains 0.72mg of Iron, Limburger contains only 0.13mg.
- Limburger has less Saturated Fat.
Cheese, monterey and Cheese, limburger are the varieties 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.
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Calcium
+50.1%
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Iron
+453.8%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Phosphorus
+13%
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Sodium
-25%
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Zinc
+42.9%
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Copper
+52.4%
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Potassium
+58%
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Manganese
+245.5%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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Calcium
+50.1%
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Iron
+453.8%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Phosphorus
+13%
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Sodium
-25%
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Zinc
+42.9%
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Copper
+52.4%
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Potassium
+58%
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Manganese
+245.5%
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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Vitamin E
+13%
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Vitamin D
+20%
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Vitamin A
+50.2%
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Vitamin B1
+433.3%
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Vitamin B2
+29%
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Vitamin B3
+69.9%
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Vitamin B5
+460.5%
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Folate
+222.2%
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Vitamin B12
+25.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.086
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
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Vitamin E
+13%
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Vitamin D
+20%
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Vitamin A
+50.2%
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Vitamin B1
+433.3%
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Vitamin B2
+29%
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Vitamin B3
+69.9%
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Vitamin B5
+460.5%
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Folate
+222.2%
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Vitamin B12
+25.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.086
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+22.1%
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Fats
+11.1%
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Carbs
+38.8%
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Water
+18.1%
Equal in Fats - 27.25
Equal in Other - 3.79
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
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3.55 g
Protein:
20.05 g
Fats:
27.25 g
Carbs:
0.49 g
Water:
48.42 g
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3.79 g
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Protein
+22.1%
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Fats
+11.1%
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Carbs
+38.8%
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Water
+18.1%
Equal in Fats - 27.25
Equal in Other - 3.79
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+81.6%
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Saturated Fat
-12.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.606
Saturated Fat:
19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.899 g
Saturated Fat:
16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.495 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+81.6%
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Saturated Fat
-12.2%
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.68g | 0.49g |
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| Protein | 24.48g | 20.05g |
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| Fats | 30.28g | 27.25g |
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| Carbs | 0.68g | 0.49g |
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| Calories | 373kcal | 327kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.49g |
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| Calcium | 746mg | 497mg |
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| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.13mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 444mg | 393mg |
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| Potassium | 81mg | 128mg |
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| Sodium | 600mg | 800mg |
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| Zinc | 3mg | 2.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.021mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.038mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin A | 769IU | 1155IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 198µg | 340µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin D | 22IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.503mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 1.177mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.086mg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 58µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 1.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0.289mg |
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| Threonine | 0.871mg | 0.739mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 1.219mg |
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| Leucine | 2.344mg | 2.093mg |
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| Lysine | 2.037mg | 1.675mg |
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| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.619mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 1.116mg |
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| Valine | 1.635mg | 1.439mg |
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| Histidine | 0.859mg | 0.578mg |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 90mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.066g | 16.746g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.751g | 8.606g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 0.495g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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
27%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)