American cheese vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between American cheese and Limburger?
- American cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Limburger is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin A.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 55% more.
- American cheese has 2 times more Sodium than Limburger. While American cheese has 1671mg of Sodium, Limburger has only 800mg.
We used Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Cheese, limburger types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +384.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +119% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +247.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +44.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +135.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +192.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +625% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
20.05 g
Fats:
27.25 g
Carbs:
0.49 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
3.79 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +655.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.495 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +159.8% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~16.746g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.606g
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 371kcal | 327kcal |
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| Protein | 18.13g | 20.05g |
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| Fats | 31.79g | 27.25g |
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| Net carbs | 3.7g | 0.49g |
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| Carbs | 3.7g | 0.49g |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 90mg |
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| Vitamin D | 23IU | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 497mg |
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| Potassium | 132mg | 128mg |
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| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.13mg |
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| Sugar | 2.26g | 0.49g |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.021mg |
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| Zinc | 2.49mg | 2.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 641mg | 393mg |
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| Sodium | 1671mg | 800mg |
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| Vitamin A | 945IU | 1155IU |
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| Vitamin A | 250µg | 340µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.038mg |
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| Selenium | 20.2µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.503mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 1.177mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.086mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 1.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 58µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.144g |
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| Choline | 36.2mg | 15.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.057g | 16.746g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.236g | 8.606g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.495g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.289mg |
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| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.739mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.219mg |
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| Leucine | 1.716mg | 2.093mg |
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| Lysine | 1.516mg | 1.675mg |
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| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.619mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 1.116mg |
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| Valine | 1.187mg | 1.439mg |
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| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.578mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
31%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 871mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.311g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.