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Biscuit vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Biscuit and Limburger

  • Biscuit has more Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Limburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Limburger covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 62% more than Biscuit.
  • Limburger has 22 times less Iron than Biscuit. Biscuit has 2.9mg of Iron, while Limburger has 0.13mg.
  • Biscuit contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 Iron +2130.8%
Contains less Sodium -27.5%
Contains more Copper +290.5%
Contains more Manganese +894.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.5%
Contains more Calcium +111.5%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.6%
Contains more Zinc +288.9%
Equal in Potassium - 128
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +2130.8%
Contains less Sodium -27.5%
Contains more Copper +290.5%
Contains more Manganese +894.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.5%
Contains more Calcium +111.5%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.6%
Contains more Zinc +288.9%
Equal in Potassium - 128

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1766.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1308.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +313%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1200%
Equal in Folate - 58
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1766.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1308.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +313%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1200%
Equal in Folate - 58

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +9002%
Contains more Protein +186.4%
Contains more Fats +67.2%
Contains more Water +67.5%
Contains more Other +18.4%
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 +9002%
Contains more Protein +186.4%
Contains more Fats +67.2%
Contains more Water +67.5%
Contains more Other +18.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +741%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.2%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +741%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 0.49g Biscuit
Protein 7g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 16.3g 27.25g Limburger
Carbs 44.6g 0.49g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 327kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 0.49g Limburger
Fiber 1.5g 0g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 497mg Limburger
Iron 2.9mg 0.13mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Limburger
Phosphorus 164mg 393mg Limburger
Potassium 121mg 128mg Limburger
Sodium 580mg 800mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.54mg 2.1mg Limburger
Copper 0.082mg 0.021mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.378mg 0.038mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 14.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.08mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.158mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.086mg Limburger
Folate 61µg 58µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 1.04µg Limburger
Vitamin K 2.3µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.211mg 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 0.273mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 0.514mg 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 0.226mg 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.132mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 0.313mg 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.161mg 0.578mg Limburger
Cholesterol 3mg 90mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 16.746g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.495g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Limburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Biscuit
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.422g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.