Couscous vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between couscous and Limburger
- Couscous has more selenium; however, Limburger is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and zinc.
- Limburger covers your daily need for saturated fat, 84% more than couscous.
- Couscous has 2 times more selenium than Limburger. While couscous has 27.5µg of selenium, Limburger has only 14.5µg.
- Couscous has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of couscous is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Couscous, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +192.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +121.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6112.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +707.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1686.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +522.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1763% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +217.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +286.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +366.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4638.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +429% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16931.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1357.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39018.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +673.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 16.746g | 76% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 393mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 497mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.04µg | 43% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 27.25g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 340µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.503mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 800mg | 35% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 20.05g | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 90mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 14.5µg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 8.606g | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 2.1mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 1.177mg | 16% |
| Folate | 15µg | 58µg | 11% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 327kcal | 11% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 0.49g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.158mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.495g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.086mg | 3% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 15.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.021mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 128mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.038mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 1.219mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 2.093mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 1.675mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.619mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 1.439mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
7%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 795mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.717g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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.