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Cheddar Cheese vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cheddar Cheese and Limburger

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Selenium, Calcium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Limburger is higher in Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily need of Selenium 25% more than Limburger.
  • Cheddar Cheese has 3 times more Vitamin E than Limburger. While Cheddar Cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E , Limburger has only 0.23mg.
  • Limburger has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
8
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2
Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Zinc +73.3%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Potassium +68.4%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.13
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Limburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Zinc +73.3%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Potassium +68.4%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.13

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
5
:
6
Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Vitamin E +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.3%
Contains more Folate +114.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1155
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.04
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Limburger
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 E +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.3%
Contains more Folate +114.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1155
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.04
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
2
Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Protein +14.1%
Contains more Fats +22.2%
Contains more Carbs +530.6%
Contains more Water +30.8%
Equal in Other - 3.79
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Limburger
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 Protein +14.1%
Contains more Fats +22.2%
Contains more Carbs +530.6%
Contains more Water +30.8%
Equal in Other - 3.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
1
Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.606
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Limburger
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.606

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheddar 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 Cheddar Cheese Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 0.49g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 20.05g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 27.25g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 0.49g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 327kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 0.49g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 710mg 497mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.13mg Cheddar Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 393mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 128mg Limburger
Sodium 653mg 800mg Cheddar Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 2.1mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.021mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.038mg Limburger
Selenium 28.5µg 14.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 1155IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.23mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 20IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.158mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.086mg Limburger
Folate 27µg 58µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.04µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.3µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.289mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.739mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 1.939mg 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 1.025mg 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.547mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 1.404mg 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.547mg 0.578mg Limburger
Cholesterol 99mg 90mg Limburger
Trans Fat 0.917g Limburger
Saturated Fat 18.867g 16.746g Limburger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 8.606g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.495g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheddar Cheese Limburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Cheddar Cheese
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.121g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar 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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.