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Beetroot vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beetroot and Limburger

  • Beetroot contains less phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B5 than Limburger.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for Limburger is 84% higher.
  • Beetroot is lower in sodium.
  • Beetroot has a higher glycemic index than Limburger.

Food types used in this article are Beets, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +153.9%
Contains more IronIron +515.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +257.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +765.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3006.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +882.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 0.67% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +659.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1050%
Contains more CholineCholine +156.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 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 CarbsCarbs +1851%
Contains more WaterWater +80.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1145.3%
Contains more FatsFats +15929.4%
Contains more OtherOther +250.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 27% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26793.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +725%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Limburger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.027g 16.746g 76%
Phosphorus 40mg 393mg 50%
Calcium 16mg 497mg 48%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.04µg 43%
Fats 0.17g 27.25g 42%
Vitamin A 2µg 340µg 38%
Protein 1.61g 20.05g 37%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.503mg 36%
Sodium 78mg 800mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 8.606g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 1.177mg 20%
Zinc 0.35mg 2.1mg 16%
Calories 43kcal 327kcal 14%
Folate 109µg 58µg 13%
Manganese 0.329mg 0.038mg 13%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Iron 0.8mg 0.13mg 8%
Copper 0.075mg 0.021mg 6%
Potassium 325mg 128mg 6%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.08mg 4%
Carbs 9.56g 0.49g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.495g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Choline 6mg 15.4mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.086mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 0.158mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.23mg 1%
Net carbs 6.76g 0.49g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 6.76g 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.048mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 0.068mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 0.058mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.021mg 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Limburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
12%
Beetroot
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 722mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.719g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.

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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.