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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 2.4% 5.1% 14% 14% 7.1% 9.4% 0.65% 11% 150%
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 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.
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% 2.6% 0% 16% 6.2% 18% 22% 12% 0% 0.25% 11% 1.8%
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 +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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 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 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
25% 19% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 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 -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.
Couscous Limburger
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Couscous Limburger DV% diff.
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Couscous 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
7%
Couscous
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Couscous
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 795mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.717g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous
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.

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. Couscous - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169700/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.