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Cauliflower vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cauliflower and Limburger different?

  • Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C, however, Limburger is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Limburger is 83% higher.
  • Cauliflower has less Sodium.

Cauliflower, raw and Cheese, limburger are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +223.1%
Contains more Potassium +133.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +85.7%
Contains more Manganese +307.9%
Contains more Calcium +2159.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +793.2%
Contains more Zinc +677.8%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +223.1%
Contains more Potassium +133.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +85.7%
Contains more Manganese +307.9%
Contains more Calcium +2159.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +793.2%
Contains more Zinc +677.8%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%

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 B3 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more Vitamin K +573.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +738.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
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 B3 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more Vitamin K +573.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +738.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 58

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +914.3%
Contains more Water +90.1%
Contains more Protein +944.3%
Contains more Fats +9632.1%
Contains more Other +398.7%
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 +914.3%
Contains more Water +90.1%
Contains more Protein +944.3%
Contains more Fats +9632.1%
Contains more Other +398.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25211.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1496.8%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25211.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1496.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cauliflower 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 Cauliflower Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 0.49g Cauliflower
Protein 1.92g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 0.28g 27.25g Limburger
Carbs 4.97g 0.49g Cauliflower
Calories 25kcal 327kcal Limburger
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g 0.49g Limburger
Fiber 2g 0g Cauliflower
Calcium 22mg 497mg Limburger
Iron 0.42mg 0.13mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 15mg 21mg Limburger
Phosphorus 44mg 393mg Limburger
Potassium 299mg 128mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 800mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.27mg 2.1mg Limburger
Copper 0.039mg 0.021mg Cauliflower
Manganese 0.155mg 0.038mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg 14.5µg Limburger
Vitamin A 0IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin C 48.2mg 0mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.158mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.086mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 58µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.04µg Limburger
Vitamin K 15.5µg 2.3µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.076mg 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 0.071mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 0.106mg 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 0.217mg 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.02mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 0.125mg 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.056mg 0.578mg Limburger
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 16.746g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.495g Limburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower 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
30%
Cauliflower
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 770mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.616g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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.

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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.