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Limburger vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Limburger and amaranth?

  • Limburger is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc, yet amaranth is richer in manganese, iron, copper, and magnesium.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for calcium is 45% higher.
  • Limburger has 133 times more sodium than amaranth. Limburger has 800mg of sodium, while amaranth has 6mg.
  • Limburger has a lower glycemic index than amaranth.

We used Cheese, limburger and Amaranth grain, cooked 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +957.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +165.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +163.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +209.5%
Contains more IronIron +1515.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +609.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2147.4%
~equal in Potassium ~135mg

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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
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% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +163.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +427.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1624.7%
Contains more OtherOther +392.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3714.3%
Contains more WaterWater +55.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Amaranth DV% diff.
Saturated fat 16.746g 76%
Calcium 497mg 47mg 45%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 43%
Fats 27.25g 1.58g 39%
Vitamin A 340µg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.022mg 37%
Phosphorus 393mg 148mg 35%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.854mg 35%
Sodium 800mg 6mg 35%
Protein 20.05g 3.8g 33%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Iron 0.13mg 2.1mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 22%
Selenium 14.5µg 5.5µg 16%
Copper 0.021mg 0.149mg 14%
Calories 327kcal 102kcal 11%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.86mg 11%
Magnesium 21mg 65mg 10%
Folate 58µg 22µg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Carbs 0.49g 18.69g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.015mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.113mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Net carbs 0.49g 16.59g N/A
Potassium 128mg 135mg 0%
Sugar 0.49g N/A
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.19mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.235mg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Amaranth
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
42%
Limburger
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 794mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.746g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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.

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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/nutrients
  2. Amaranth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.