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Blue cheese vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Blue cheese and Limburger different?

  • Blue cheese is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, while Limburger is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Limburger covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 16% more than Blue cheese.
  • Blue cheese contains 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Limburger. Blue cheese contains 1.016mg of Vitamin B3, while Limburger contains 0.158mg.
  • Limburger is lower in Sodium.

Cheese, blue and Cheese, limburger types were 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 +138.5%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains less Sodium -30.2%
Contains more Manganese +322.2%
Equal in Calcium - 497
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 393
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +138.5%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains less Sodium -30.2%
Contains more Manganese +322.2%
Equal in Calcium - 497
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 393
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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 B3 +543%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
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 B3 +543%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +377.6%
Contains more Other +34.8%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Equal in Protein - 20.05
Equal in Fats - 27.25
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 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 +377.6%
Contains more Other +34.8%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Equal in Protein - 20.05
Equal in Fats - 27.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.6%
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 0.49g Blue cheese
Protein 21.4g 20.05g Blue cheese
Fats 28.74g 27.25g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 0.49g Blue cheese
Calories 353kcal 327kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.5g 0.49g Limburger
Calcium 528mg 497mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.31mg 0.13mg Blue cheese
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 387mg 393mg Limburger
Potassium 256mg 128mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 800mg Limburger
Zinc 2.66mg 2.1mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg 0.021mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.009mg 0.038mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 721IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.23mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 20IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.158mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 1.177mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.086mg Blue cheese
Folate 36µg 58µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 1.04µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.3µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.289mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg 0.739mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 1.919mg 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 1.852mg 1.675mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 1.556mg 1.439mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg 0.578mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 90mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 18.669g 16.746g Limburger
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.495g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese 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
42%
Blue cheese
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.923g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.