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Gruyere cheese vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between gruyere cheese and Limburger?

  • Gruyere cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc, yet Limburger is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and folate.
  • Gruyere cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 51% more.
  • Gruyere cheese has 2 times more zinc than Limburger. While gruyere cheese has 3.9mg of zinc, Limburger has only 2.1mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in Limburger is lower.
  • The glycemic index of gruyere cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, gruyere and Cheese, limburger types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 303% 7.1% 6.4% 11% 106% 259% 93% 2.2% 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 +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +103.4%
Contains more IronIron +30.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.5%
~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% 90% 5.6% 9% 15% 64% 2% 34% 19% 200% 6.8% 7.5% 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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +480%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.086mg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 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 ProteinProtein +48.7%
Contains more FatsFats +18.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.1%
Contains more WaterWater +45.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 33% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.913 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.733 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gruyere cheese Limburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Gruyere cheese Limburger DV% diff.
Calcium 1011mg 497mg 51%
Phosphorus 605mg 393mg 30%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 1.04µg 23%
Protein 29.81g 20.05g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 0.503mg 17%
Zinc 3.9mg 2.1mg 16%
Folate 10µg 58µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 1.177mg 12%
Saturated fat 18.913g 16.746g 10%
Vitamin A 271µg 340µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 0.495g 8%
Fats 32.34g 27.25g 8%
Cholesterol 110mg 90mg 7%
Magnesium 36mg 21mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 10.043g 8.606g 4%
Sodium 714mg 800mg 4%
Calories 413kcal 327kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg 1%
Iron 0.17mg 0.13mg 1%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.038mg 1%
Potassium 81mg 128mg 1%
Vitamin D 24IU 20IU 1%
Copper 0.032mg 0.021mg 1%
Net carbs 0.36g 0.49g N/A
Carbs 0.36g 0.49g 0%
Sugar 0.36g 0.49g N/A
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.23mg 0%
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.158mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.086mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2.3µg 0%
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 1.089mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.612mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 3.102mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 2.71mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.822mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 2.243mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 1.117mg 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gruyere 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
35%
Gruyere cheese
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.167g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere 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. Gruyere cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171242/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.