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Broccoli vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Broccoli and Limburger

  • Broccoli has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, however, Limburger has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broccoli is 99% higher.
  • Limburger has 44 times less Vitamin K than Broccoli. Broccoli has 101.6µg of Vitamin K, while Limburger has 2.3µg.
  • Broccoli is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Broccoli, 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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
5
:
4
Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Iron +461.5%
Contains more Potassium +146.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +452.6%
Contains more Calcium +957.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +495.5%
Contains more Zinc +412.2%
Contains more Selenium +480%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Limburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +461.5%
Contains more Potassium +146.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +452.6%
Contains more Calcium +957.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +495.5%
Contains more Zinc +412.2%
Contains more Selenium +480%
Equal in Magnesium - 21

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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
6
:
6
Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Vitamin E +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +304.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4317.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 58
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Limburger
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 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +304.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4317.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 58

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
2
:
3
Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Carbs +1255.1%
Contains more Water +84.4%
Contains more Protein +611%
Contains more Fats +7264.9%
Contains more Other +335.6%
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Limburger
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 +1255.1%
Contains more Water +84.4%
Contains more Protein +611%
Contains more Fats +7264.9%
Contains more Other +335.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
1
:
2
Limburger
Limburger
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78136.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1202.6%
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Limburger
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78136.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1202.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 0.49g Broccoli
Protein 2.82g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 0.37g 27.25g Limburger
Carbs 6.64g 0.49g Broccoli
Calories 34kcal 327kcal Limburger
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 0.49g Limburger
Fiber 2.6g 0g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 497mg Limburger
Iron 0.73mg 0.13mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Phosphorus 66mg 393mg Limburger
Potassium 316mg 128mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 800mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.41mg 2.1mg Limburger
Copper 0.049mg 0.021mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 14.5µg Limburger
Vitamin A 623IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.23mg Broccoli
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.158mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.086mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 58µg Broccoli
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.04µg Limburger
Vitamin K 101.6µg 2.3µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.088mg 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 0.079mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 0.129mg 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 0.135mg 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.038mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 0.125mg 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.059mg 0.578mg Limburger
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 16.746g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.495g Limburger

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Broccoli 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
65%
Broccoli
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 767mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.707g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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.
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.

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.