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Cheshire cheese vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheshire cheese and Limburger

  • Cheshire cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and zinc; however, Limburger has more vitamin B2, vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for Limburger is 16% higher.
  • Limburger is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheshire 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 15% 193% 8.4% 7.9% 14% 76% 199% 91% 1.6% 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 CalciumCalcium +29.4%
Contains more IronIron +61.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +216.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~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% 78% 0% 0% 12% 68% 1.5% 25% 17% 104% 0% 14% 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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +222.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 31% 5% 38% 4%
Protein: 23.37 g
Fats: 30.6 g
Carbs: 4.78 g
Water: 37.65 g
Other: 3.6 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 +16.6%
Contains more FatsFats +12.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +875.5%
Contains more WaterWater +28.6%
~equal in Other ~3.79g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.475 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 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 +75.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14%
~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.
Cheshire cheese Limburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheshire cheese Limburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.503mg 16%
Calcium 643mg 497mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.413mg 1.177mg 15%
Vitamin A 233µg 340µg 12%
Saturated fat 19.475g 16.746g 12%
Folate 18µg 58µg 10%
Phosphorus 464mg 393mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 1.04µg 9%
Protein 23.37g 20.05g 7%
Zinc 2.79mg 2.1mg 6%
Fats 30.6g 27.25g 5%
Cholesterol 103mg 90mg 4%
Sodium 700mg 800mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.87g 0.495g 3%
Calories 387kcal 327kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Copper 0.042mg 0.021mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Potassium 95mg 128mg 1%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.038mg 1%
Carbs 4.78g 0.49g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.086mg 1%
Iron 0.21mg 0.13mg 1%
Net carbs 4.78g 0.49g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 0.49g N/A
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.08mg 0.158mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 8.671g 8.606g 0%
Tryptophan 0.3mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.832mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.451mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 2.238mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 1.945mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.231mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.56mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.821mg 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheshire 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
24%
Cheshire cheese
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheshire cheese
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.729g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Cheshire cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173415/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.