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Fenugreek vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fenugreek and Limburger

  • Fenugreek has more iron, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B6; however, Limburger is higher in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily need for iron, 418% more than Limburger.
  • Fenugreek has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of Limburger is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, fenugreek seed 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 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +809.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +501.6%
Contains more IronIron +25692.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +5185.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +19%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3131.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +182.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.2%

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 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +938%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +597.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Folate ~58µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 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 +14.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11808.2%
Contains more FatsFats +325.1%
Contains more WaterWater +447.7%
Contains more OtherOther +11.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -91.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fenugreek Limburger
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Fenugreek Limburger DV% diff.
Iron 33.53mg 0.13mg 418%
Copper 1.11mg 0.021mg 121%
Fiber 24.6g 0g 98%
Saturated fat 1.46g 16.746g 69%
Manganese 1.228mg 0.038mg 52%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.04µg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.086mg 40%
Magnesium 191mg 21mg 40%
Vitamin A 3µg 340µg 37%
Calcium 176mg 497mg 32%
Fats 6.41g 27.25g 32%
Sodium 67mg 800mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.08mg 20%
Potassium 770mg 128mg 19%
Carbs 58.35g 0.49g 19%
Selenium 6.3µg 14.5µg 15%
Phosphorus 296mg 393mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.503mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.158mg 9%
Protein 23g 20.05g 6%
Zinc 2.5mg 2.1mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Calories 323kcal 327kcal 0%
Net carbs 33.75g 0.49g N/A
Sugar 0.49g N/A
Folate 57µg 58µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek 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
30%
Fenugreek
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 733mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.286g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.