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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Neufchâtel cheese and Limburger

  • Neufchâtel cheese has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Limburger covers your daily Calcium needs 38% more than Neufchâtel cheese.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, neufchatel and Cheese, limburger.

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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 +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +324.8%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.8%
Contains more Zinc +156.1%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.13
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +324.8%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.8%
Contains more Zinc +156.1%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.13

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 E +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.8%
Contains more Folate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 51% 8% 0% 0% 6% 36% 4% 35% 10% 11% 38% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.8%
Contains more Folate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +632.7%
Contains more Water +30.3%
Contains more Protein +119.1%
Contains more Fats +19.6%
Contains more Other +176.6%
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Carbs +632.7%
Contains more Water +30.3%
Contains more Protein +119.1%
Contains more Fats +19.6%
Contains more Other +176.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.8%
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 0.49g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 9.15g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 22.78g 27.25g Limburger
Carbs 3.59g 0.49g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 253kcal 327kcal Limburger
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 3.19g 0.49g Limburger
Calcium 117mg 497mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg 0.13mg
Magnesium 10mg 21mg Limburger
Phosphorus 138mg 393mg Limburger
Potassium 152mg 128mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 334mg 800mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 0.82mg 2.1mg Limburger
Copper 0.027mg 0.021mg Neufchâtel cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.038mg Limburger
Selenium 3µg 14.5µg Limburger
Vitamin A 841IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.23mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.158mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.086mg Limburger
Folate 14µg 58µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.04µg Limburger
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.3µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.359mg 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 0.501mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 1.013mg 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 0.875mg 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.294mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 0.609mg 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.27mg 0.578mg Limburger
Cholesterol 74mg 90mg Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 12.79g 16.746g Neufchâtel cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.784g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.495g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Neufchâtel cheese Limburger
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
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 466mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.956g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/nutrients
  2. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.