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Cheese vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cheese and Limburger

  • Cheese has more selenium, calcium, zinc, and phosphorus; however, Limburger is higher in vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin B2.
  • Cheese covers your daily need for selenium, 25% more than Limburger.
  • Cheese has 3 times more vitamin E than Limburger. While cheese has 0.71mg of vitamin E, Limburger has only 0.23mg.
  • Limburger has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of Limburger is higher.

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.
Cheese
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.13mg

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.
Cheese
2
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~340µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.04µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
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
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 +14.1%
Contains more FatsFats +22.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +530.6%
Contains more WaterWater +30.8%
~equal in Other ~3.79g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 +187.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.2%
~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.
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 Cheese Limburger DV% diff.
Selenium 28.5µg 14.5µg 25%
Calcium 710mg 497mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.177mg 15%
Zinc 3.64mg 2.1mg 14%
Saturated fat 18.867g 16.746g 10%
Fats 33.31g 27.25g 9%
Phosphorus 455mg 393mg 9%
Folate 27µg 58µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.495g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.503mg 6%
Protein 22.87g 20.05g 6%
Sodium 653mg 800mg 6%
Calories 404kcal 327kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.08mg 4%
Cholesterol 99mg 90mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.23mg 3%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.04µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.086mg 2%
Potassium 76mg 128mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 8.606g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.158mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg 1%
Vitamin A 330µg 340µg 1%
Copper 0.03mg 0.021mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin D 24IU 20IU 1%
Carbs 3.09g 0.49g 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 0.49g N/A
Iron 0.14mg 0.13mg 0%
Sugar 0.48g 0.49g N/A
Manganese 0.027mg 0.038mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Choline 16.5mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.578mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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%
Cheese
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
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?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
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. 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.