Fontina vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fontina and Limburger
- Fontina has more vitamin B12, zinc, and calcium; however, Limburger has more vitamin B2, vitamin B5, folate, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for fontina is 27% higher.
- Limburger has 2 times less zinc than fontina. Fontina has 3.5mg of zinc, while Limburger has 2.1mg.
- Limburger is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, fontina 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 | +76.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +171.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +281% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +146.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +174.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +866.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +216.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.7% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +234.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.8% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~8.606g
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 Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 1.04µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0.503mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 1.177mg | 15% |
| Folate | 6µg | 58µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 3.5mg | 2.1mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 19.196g | 16.746g | 11% |
| Protein | 25.6g | 20.05g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 90mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 261µg | 340µg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 0.495g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 393mg | 7% |
| Fats | 31.14g | 27.25g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 550mg | 497mg | 5% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 327kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 128mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.55g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.55g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 20IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 800mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.687g | 8.606g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.935mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 1.219mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.664mg | 2.093mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 1.675mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.619mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.926mg | 1.439mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.959mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Limburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (800 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.