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Mozzarella vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mozzarella and Limburger

  • Mozzarella has more calcium, phosphorus, and zinc, while Limburger has more vitamin A, vitamin B2, folate, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for sodium is 34% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in mozzarella is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.1%
Contains more IronIron +92.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +49%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.7%
~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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +544.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.086mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 +37.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +532.7%
Contains more FatsFats +59.4%
Contains more OtherOther +57.9%
~equal in Water ~48.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 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 -35.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.495g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Limburger DV% diff.
Sodium 16mg 800mg 34%
Saturated fat 10.867g 16.746g 27%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 24%
Vitamin A 137µg 340µg 23%
Calcium 731mg 497mg 23%
Phosphorus 524mg 393mg 19%
Fats 17.1g 27.25g 16%
Protein 27.5g 20.05g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.503mg 13%
Cholesterol 54mg 90mg 12%
Folate 9µg 58µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 8.606g 9%
Zinc 3.13mg 2.1mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.04µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.08mg 5%
Manganese 0.038mg 2%
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg 2%
Calories 280kcal 327kcal 2%
Iron 0.25mg 0.13mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.23mg 1%
Choline 18.4mg 15.4mg 1%
Vitamin D 13IU 20IU 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0.49g 1%
Potassium 95mg 128mg 1%
Copper 0.027mg 0.021mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0.49g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 0.49g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.158mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.086mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.3µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.495g 0%
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella 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
23%
Mozzarella
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 784mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.879g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.