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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, Vitamin A, Folate, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from 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% 59% 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% 69% 4.6% 15% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17.3%
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 Opinion
Calories 387kcal 327kcal Cheshire cheese
Protein 23.37g 20.05g Cheshire cheese
Fats 30.6g 27.25g Cheshire cheese
Net carbs 4.78g 0.49g Cheshire cheese
Carbs 4.78g 0.49g Cheshire cheese
Cholesterol 103mg 90mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU Limburger
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Calcium 643mg 497mg Cheshire cheese
Potassium 95mg 128mg Limburger
Iron 0.21mg 0.13mg Cheshire cheese
Sugar 0.49g Cheshire cheese
Copper 0.042mg 0.021mg Cheshire cheese
Zinc 2.79mg 2.1mg Cheshire cheese
Phosphorus 464mg 393mg Cheshire cheese
Sodium 700mg 800mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin A 985IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A 233µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg Limburger
Manganese 0.012mg 0.038mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.08mg 0.158mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 0.413mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.086mg Limburger
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 1.04µg Limburger
Vitamin K 2.3µg Limburger
Folate 18µg 58µg Limburger
Choline 15.4mg Limburger
Saturated Fat 19.475g 16.746g Limburger
Monounsaturated Fat 8.671g 8.606g Cheshire cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.87g 0.495g Cheshire cheese
Tryptophan 0.3mg 0.289mg Cheshire cheese
Threonine 0.832mg 0.739mg Cheshire cheese
Isoleucine 1.451mg 1.219mg Cheshire cheese
Leucine 2.238mg 2.093mg Cheshire cheese
Lysine 1.945mg 1.675mg Cheshire cheese
Methionine 0.612mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.231mg 1.116mg Cheshire cheese
Valine 1.56mg 1.439mg Cheshire cheese
Histidine 0.821mg 0.578mg Cheshire cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
23%
Cheshire cheese
39%
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.