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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Parmigiano-Reggiano and Limburger different?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, and Zinc, while Limburger is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need of Calcium 61% more than Limburger.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 11 times more Copper than Limburger. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 0.238mg of Copper, while Limburger contains 0.021mg.
  • Limburger is lower in Sodium.

Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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 Calcium +123.1%
Contains more Iron +592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.5%
Contains more Zinc +84.3%
Contains more Copper +1033.3%
Contains more Manganese +123.7%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains less Sodium -47.7%
Equal in Potassium - 128
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +123.1%
Contains more Iron +592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.5%
Contains more Zinc +84.3%
Contains more Copper +1033.3%
Contains more Manganese +123.7%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains less Sodium -47.7%
Equal in Potassium - 128

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 B12 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.5%
Contains more Folate +480%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.503
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
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 B12 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.5%
Contains more Folate +480%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.503

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +179.6%
Contains more Other +111.9%
Contains more Fats +36.3%
Equal in Protein - 20.05
Equal in Water - 48.42
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 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 +179.6%
Contains more Other +111.9%
Contains more Fats +36.3%
Equal in Protein - 20.05
Equal in Water - 48.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.495
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.495

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 0.49g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 20g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 20g 27.25g Limburger
Carbs 1.37g 0.49g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 265kcal 327kcal Limburger
Sugar 0g 0.49g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 497mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.13mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 21mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 393mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 128mg Limburger
Sodium 1529mg 800mg Limburger
Zinc 3.87mg 2.1mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.021mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.038mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 14.5µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 15IU 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.158mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.086mg Limburger
Folate 10µg 58µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 1.04µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.3µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 1.519mg 0.739mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 2.983mg 2.093mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 1.675mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 1.116mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 1.439mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.578mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 90mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 16.746g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.495g Limburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Limburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.429g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 729mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.