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Camembert vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Camembert and Limburger

  • Camembert has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, while Limburger has more Vitamin A, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 11% higher.
  • Limburger contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Camembert. Camembert contains 0.227mg of Vitamin B6, while Limburger contains 0.086mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Camembert is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, camembert 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 14% 116% 17% 12% 7% 65% 149% 110% 5% 79%
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 +46.1%
Contains more IronIron +153.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Copper ~0.021mg
~equal in Sodium ~800mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.038mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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 0% 49% 4.2% 12% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 8.4%
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% 69% 4.6% 15% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +298.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.503mg
~equal in Folate ~58µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 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 FatsFats +12.3%
~equal in Protein ~20.05g
~equal in Carbs ~0.49g
~equal in Water ~48.42g
~equal in Other ~3.79g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.724 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~16.746g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Limburger Opinion
Calories 300kcal 327kcal Limburger
Protein 19.8g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 24.26g 27.25g Limburger
Net carbs 0.46g 0.49g Limburger
Carbs 0.46g 0.49g Limburger
Cholesterol 72mg 90mg Camembert
Vitamin D 18IU 20IU Limburger
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Limburger
Calcium 388mg 497mg Limburger
Potassium 187mg 128mg Camembert
Iron 0.33mg 0.13mg Camembert
Sugar 0.46g 0.49g Camembert
Copper 0.021mg 0.021mg
Zinc 2.38mg 2.1mg Camembert
Phosphorus 347mg 393mg Limburger
Sodium 842mg 800mg Limburger
Vitamin A 820IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A 241µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.5µg Limburger
Manganese 0.038mg 0.038mg
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.158mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 1.177mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.086mg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.04µg Camembert
Vitamin K 2µg 2.3µg Limburger
Folate 62µg 58µg Camembert
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 15.259g 16.746g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 7.023g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.495g Camembert
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.289mg Camembert
Threonine 0.717mg 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 0.968mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 1.84mg 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 1.766mg 1.675mg Camembert
Methionine 0.565mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 1.279mg 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.683mg 0.578mg Camembert

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Camembert Limburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
43%
Camembert
39%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.487g)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.