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Roquefort vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Roquefort and Limburger

  • Roquefort has more Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Limburger is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A.
  • Roquefort covers your daily need of Sodium 44% more than Limburger.
  • Roquefort has 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Limburger. While Roquefort has 0.734mg of Vitamin B3, Limburger has only 0.158mg.
  • Limburger has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, roquefort 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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 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 +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.2%
Contains more IronIron +330.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.7%
~equal in Zinc ~2.1mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~393mg
~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% 63% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +364.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +62.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 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 FatsFats +12.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +308.2%
Contains more OtherOther +69.9%
Contains more WaterWater +23%
~equal in Protein ~20.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 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 +166.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.1%
~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.
Roquefort Limburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Limburger Opinion
Calories 369kcal 327kcal Roquefort
Protein 21.54g 20.05g Roquefort
Fats 30.64g 27.25g Roquefort
Net carbs 2g 0.49g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 0.49g Roquefort
Cholesterol 90mg 90mg
Vitamin D 20IU Limburger
Magnesium 30mg 21mg Roquefort
Calcium 662mg 497mg Roquefort
Potassium 91mg 128mg Limburger
Iron 0.56mg 0.13mg Roquefort
Sugar 0.49g Roquefort
Copper 0.034mg 0.021mg Roquefort
Zinc 2.08mg 2.1mg Limburger
Phosphorus 392mg 393mg Limburger
Sodium 1809mg 800mg Limburger
Vitamin A 1047IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A 294µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg Limburger
Manganese 0.03mg 0.038mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.503mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.158mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 1.177mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.086mg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 1.04µg Limburger
Vitamin K 2.3µg Limburger
Folate 49µg 58µg Limburger
Choline 15.4mg Limburger
Saturated Fat 19.263g 16.746g Limburger
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.495g Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.289mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg 0.739mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 2.114mg 2.093mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg 1.675mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 1.614mg 1.439mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.578mg Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Roquefort 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
36%
Roquefort
39%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 1009mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.517g)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (90 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.