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Focaccia vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Focaccia and Limburger?

  • Focaccia is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Limburger is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 79% more.
  • Focaccia has 24 times more Iron than Limburger. While Focaccia has 3.16mg of Iron, Limburger has only 0.13mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Focaccia is lower.

We used Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Cheese, limburger types in this article.

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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.
Focaccia
Focaccia
5
:
5
Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Iron +2330.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Copper +333.3%
Contains more Manganese +857.9%
Contains more Calcium +1320%
Contains more Phosphorus +207%
Contains more Potassium +12.3%
Contains more Zinc +57.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Focaccia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Limburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +2330.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Copper +333.3%
Contains more Manganese +857.9%
Contains more Calcium +1320%
Contains more Phosphorus +207%
Contains more Potassium +12.3%
Contains more Zinc +57.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
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.
Focaccia
Focaccia
6
:
5
Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Vitamin E +517.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Folate +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +57650%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Focaccia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Limburger
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 E +517.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Folate +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +57650%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Focaccia
Focaccia
1
:
4
Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Carbs +7210.2%
Contains more Protein +128.6%
Contains more Fats +245.4%
Contains more Other +135.4%
Equal in Water - 48.42
Focaccia
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Limburger
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 Carbs +7210.2%
Contains more Protein +128.6%
Contains more Fats +245.4%
Contains more Other +135.4%
Equal in Water - 48.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Focaccia
Focaccia
2
:
1
Limburger
Limburger
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.8%
Focaccia
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Limburger
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 34.02g 0.49g Focaccia
Protein 8.77g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 7.89g 27.25g Limburger
Carbs 35.82g 0.49g Focaccia
Calories 249kcal 327kcal Limburger
Sugar 1.75g 0.49g Limburger
Fiber 1.8g 0g Focaccia
Calcium 35mg 497mg Limburger
Iron 3.16mg 0.13mg Focaccia
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Limburger
Phosphorus 128mg 393mg Limburger
Potassium 114mg 128mg Limburger
Sodium 561mg 800mg Focaccia
Zinc 1.33mg 2.1mg Limburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.021mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.364mg 0.038mg Focaccia
Selenium 15.9µg 14.5µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 2IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.23mg Focaccia
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.08mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 0.158mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.086mg Focaccia
Folate 138µg 58µg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.04µg Limburger
Vitamin K 5.7µg 2.3µg Focaccia
Tryptophan 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg Limburger
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg Focaccia
Saturated Fat 0.877g 16.746g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 0.495g Focaccia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Focaccia Limburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Focaccia
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.869g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.