Brie vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between brie and Limburger
- Brie has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B6; however, Limburger is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B5.
- Limburger covers your daily calcium needs 31% more than brie.
- Limburger has 3 times less vitamin B6 than brie. Brie has 0.235mg of vitamin B6, while Limburger has 0.086mg.
- Brie contains less sodium.
- Limburger has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Limburger is 27, while the glycemic index of brie is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, brie 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 PotassiumPotassium | +18.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +284.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +170.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +140.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +173.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +58.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +95.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~20.05g
~equal in
Fats
~27.25g
~equal in
Carbs
~0.49g
~equal in
Water
~48.42g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66.9% |
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Saturated fat
~16.746g
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 184mg | 497mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 393mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 1.04µg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 174µg | 340µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.086mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 1.177mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 800mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 90mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 17.41g | 16.746g | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 2.1mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 0.495g | 2% |
| Folate | 65µg | 58µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.158mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Protein | 20.75g | 20.05g | 1% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 128mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.013g | 8.606g | 1% |
| Fats | 27.68g | 27.25g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.503mg | 1% |
| Calories | 334kcal | 327kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.45g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0.45g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 20IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.45g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 1.219mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.929mg | 2.093mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.851mg | 1.675mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.619mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.34mg | 1.439mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Limburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.664g)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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.