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Lamb vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lamb and Limburger?

  • Lamb is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, selenium, and zinc, yet Limburger is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 63% higher.
  • Lamb has 42 times more vitamin B3 than Limburger. Lamb has 6.66mg of vitamin B3, while Limburger has 0.158mg.
  • Lamb contains less saturated fat.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index than Limburger.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Cheese, limburger types in this comparison.

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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.
Lamb
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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 PotassiumPotassium +142.2%
Contains more IronIron +1346.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +466.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2823.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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.
Lamb
6
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% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +508.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +222.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +22.3%
Contains more FatsFats +30.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +362.2%
~equal in Water ~48.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 -47.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +205.1%
~equal in 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.
Lamb Limburger
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Limburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.04µg 63%
Calcium 17mg 497mg 48%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.158mg 41%
Vitamin A 0µg 340µg 38%
Saturated fat 8.83g 16.746g 36%
Sodium 72mg 800mg 32%
Phosphorus 188mg 393mg 29%
Selenium 26.4µg 14.5µg 22%
Iron 1.88mg 0.13mg 22%
Zinc 4.46mg 2.1mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.503mg 19%
Choline 93.7mg 15.4mg 14%
Copper 0.119mg 0.021mg 11%
Fats 20.94g 27.25g 10%
Folate 18µg 58µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 1.177mg 10%
Protein 24.52g 20.05g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.495g 7%
Potassium 310mg 128mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.086mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 2.3µg 2%
Calories 294kcal 327kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.08mg 2%
Cholesterol 97mg 90mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg 2%
Vitamin D 2IU 20IU 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.038mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.23mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 8.606g 1%
Net carbs 0g 0.49g N/A
Carbs 0g 0.49g 0%
Magnesium 23mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 728mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.916g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.