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Cottage cheese vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cottage cheese and Limburger?

  • Cottage cheese has less Calcium, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 than Limburger.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 75% higher.
  • Cottage cheese contains less Sodium.

We used Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Cheese, limburger types in this comparison.

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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 5.7% 25% 9.2% 2.6% 9.7% 11% 68% 47% 0.26% 53%
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 CopperCopper +38.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +498.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.1%
Contains more IronIron +85.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +425%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.5%

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.
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% 8.4% 1.6% 3% 6.8% 38% 1.9% 33% 11% 54% 0% 9% 10%
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 CholineCholine +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +725%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +208.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 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 CarbsCarbs +589.8%
Contains more WaterWater +64.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.3%
Contains more FatsFats +533.7%
Contains more OtherOther +168.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.123 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1006.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +302.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Limburger Opinion
Calories 98kcal 327kcal Limburger
Protein 11.12g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 4.3g 27.25g Limburger
Net carbs 3.38g 0.49g Cottage cheese
Carbs 3.38g 0.49g Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 90mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 3IU 20IU Limburger
Magnesium 8mg 21mg Limburger
Calcium 83mg 497mg Limburger
Potassium 104mg 128mg Limburger
Iron 0.07mg 0.13mg Limburger
Sugar 2.67g 0.49g Limburger
Copper 0.029mg 0.021mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 0.4mg 2.1mg Limburger
Phosphorus 159mg 393mg Limburger
Sodium 364mg 800mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A 37µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg Limburger
Manganese 0.002mg 0.038mg Limburger
Selenium 9.7µg 14.5µg Limburger
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.158mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.086mg Limburger
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.04µg Limburger
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Limburger
Folate 12µg 58µg Limburger
Choline 18.4mg 15.4mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 16.746g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.495g Limburger
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.5mg 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 0.591mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 1.116mg 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 0.934mg 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.269mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 0.748mg 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.326mg 0.578mg Limburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Limburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Cottage cheese
39%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.