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Edam vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Edam and Limburger

  • Edam has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Limburger has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Calcium is 23% more.
  • Edam has 2 times more Zinc than Limburger. Edam has 3.75mg of Zinc, while Limburger has 2.1mg.
  • Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, edam 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.
Edam
7
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Contains more Calcium +47.1%
Contains more Iron +238.5%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.9%
Contains more Zinc +78.6%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Equal in Sodium - 800
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +47.1%
Contains more Iron +238.5%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.9%
Contains more Zinc +78.6%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Equal in Sodium - 800
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
Edam
2
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +318.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +262.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 5% 15% 0% 20% 117% 3% 71% 20% 44% 130% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +318.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +262.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
4
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Contains more Protein +24.6%
Contains more Carbs +191.8%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Equal in Fats - 27.25
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 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 Protein +24.6%
Contains more Carbs +191.8%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Equal in Fats - 27.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
1
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Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.746
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.606
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.746
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.606

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Limburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 0.49g Edam
Protein 24.99g 20.05g Edam
Fats 27.8g 27.25g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 0.49g Edam
Calories 357kcal 327kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g 0.49g Limburger
Calcium 731mg 497mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.13mg Edam
Magnesium 30mg 21mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 393mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 128mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 800mg Limburger
Zinc 3.75mg 2.1mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.021mg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg 0.038mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 825IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.23mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.158mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.086mg Limburger
Folate 16µg 58µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.04µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.3µg
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.289mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.739mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 1.219mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 2.093mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 1.675mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.619mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 1.116mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 1.439mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.578mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 90mg Edam
Saturated Fat 17.572g 16.746g Limburger
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.495g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Limburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Edam
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.826g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.