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Brunost vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brunost and Limburger

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Limburger is higher in Folate, and Calcium.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 68% more than Limburger.
  • Limburger contains 11 times less Potassium than Brunost. Brunost contains 1409mg of Potassium, while Limburger contains 128mg.
  • Limburger has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, gjetost 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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1000.8%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +281%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.2%
~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% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +174.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +414.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +184.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +132.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1060%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~1155IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 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 +8604.1%
Contains more OtherOther +25.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.8%
Contains more WaterWater +260.3%
~equal in Fats ~27.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 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 +89.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.606g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Limburger Opinion
Calories 466kcal 327kcal Brunost
Protein 9.65g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 29.51g 27.25g Brunost
Net carbs 42.65g 0.49g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 0.49g Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 90mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU Limburger
Magnesium 70mg 21mg Brunost
Calcium 400mg 497mg Limburger
Potassium 1409mg 128mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.13mg Brunost
Sugar 0.49g Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.021mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 2.1mg Limburger
Phosphorus 444mg 393mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 800mg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A 334µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg Limburger
Manganese 0.04mg 0.038mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.08mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.503mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.158mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 1.177mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.086mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 1.04µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.3µg Limburger
Folate 5µg 58µg Limburger
Choline 15.4mg Limburger
Saturated Fat 19.16g 16.746g Limburger
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.495g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.393mg 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 0.519mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 0.992mg 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 0.814mg 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.318mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 0.765mg 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.293mg 0.578mg Limburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost 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
81%
Brunost
39%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.414g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.