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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, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, 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.

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% 0.9% 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% 69% 4.6% 15% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7600%
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 Opinion
Calories 97kcal 327kcal Limburger
Protein 9g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 5g 27.25g Limburger
Net carbs 3.98g 0.49g Greek yogurt
Carbs 3.98g 0.49g Greek yogurt
Cholesterol 13mg 90mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Limburger
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Limburger
Calcium 100mg 497mg Limburger
Potassium 141mg 128mg Greek yogurt
Iron 0mg 0.13mg Limburger
Sugar 4g 0.49g Limburger
Copper 0.017mg 0.021mg Limburger
Zinc 0.52mg 2.1mg Limburger
Phosphorus 135mg 393mg Limburger
Sodium 35mg 800mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 15IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A 2µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Limburger
Manganese 0.009mg 0.038mg Limburger
Selenium 9.7µg 14.5µg Limburger
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.158mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.086mg Limburger
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 1.04µg Limburger
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Limburger
Folate 5µg 58µg Limburger
Choline 15.1mg 15.4mg Limburger
Saturated Fat 2.395g 16.746g Greek yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.495g Limburger
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
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt

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
39%
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.