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Corned beef vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between corned beef and Limburger

  • Corned beef has more selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B3, while Limburger has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 52% higher.
  • Limburger contains 19 times less vitamin B3 than corned beef. Corned beef contains 3.03mg of vitamin B3, while Limburger contains 0.158mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in corned beef is lower.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corned beef is 0, while the glycemic index of Limburger is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 PotassiumPotassium +13.3%
Contains more IronIron +1330.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +633.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +126.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6112.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%

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% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +1817.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +56.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +195.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +180.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +53.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +866.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 WaterWater +23.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.3%
Contains more FatsFats +43.6%
Contains more OtherOther +46.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.4%
~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.
Corned beef Limburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Limburger DV% diff.
Calcium 8mg 497mg 49%
Saturated fat 6.34g 16.746g 47%
Phosphorus 125mg 393mg 38%
Vitamin A 0µg 340µg 38%
Selenium 32.8µg 14.5µg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.503mg 26%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 1.04µg 25%
Zinc 4.58mg 2.1mg 23%
Iron 1.86mg 0.13mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.158mg 18%
Copper 0.154mg 0.021mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 1.177mg 15%
Folate 6µg 58µg 13%
Fats 18.98g 27.25g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.086mg 11%
Choline 69.2mg 15.4mg 10%
Sodium 973mg 800mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.08mg 5%
Protein 18.17g 20.05g 4%
Calories 251kcal 327kcal 4%
Cholesterol 98mg 90mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 8.606g 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 20IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 21mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.495g 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.038mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.3µg 1%
Potassium 145mg 128mg 1%
Carbs 0.47g 0.49g 0%
Net carbs 0.47g 0.49g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.49g N/A
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.23mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.406g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.