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Greek yogurt vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Greek yogurt and Limburger?

  • Limburger is richer than Greek yogurt in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, zinc, and folate.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 72% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in Greek yogurt is lower.
  • The glycemic index of Greek yogurt is lower.

We used Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 53%
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 less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +397%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +303.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +191.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +322.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.5%
~equal in Potassium ~128mg

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% 0.67% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
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 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1060%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 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 +712.2%
Contains more WaterWater +67.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.8%
Contains more FatsFats +445%
Contains more OtherOther +426.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 43% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 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 -85.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +302.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.495g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Limburger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.395g 16.746g 65%
Calcium 100mg 497mg 40%
Vitamin A 2µg 340µg 38%
Phosphorus 135mg 393mg 37%
Fats 5g 27.25g 34%
Sodium 35mg 800mg 33%
Cholesterol 13mg 90mg 26%
Protein 9g 20.05g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.503mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 1.177mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 2.136g 8.606g 16%
Zinc 0.52mg 2.1mg 14%
Folate 5µg 58µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 1.04µg 12%
Calories 97kcal 327kcal 12%
Selenium 9.7µg 14.5µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.08mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Iron 0mg 0.13mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.086mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Carbs 3.98g 0.49g 1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.23mg 1%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.038mg 1%
Net carbs 3.98g 0.49g N/A
Potassium 141mg 128mg 0%
Sugar 4g 0.49g N/A
Copper 0.017mg 0.021mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.158mg 0%
Choline 15.1mg 15.4mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.495g 0%
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Greek yogurt 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
17%
Greek yogurt
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.51g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 765mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.351g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.