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Limburger vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Limburger and beef tenderloin

  • Limburger has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 59% more than Limburger.
  • Beef tenderloin has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of Limburger is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, limburger and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5422.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +171.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.6%
Contains more IronIron +2292.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +485.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +370.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +625%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1798.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +190.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +136.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +490.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +21.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.2%
~equal in Fats ~24.6g
~equal in Water ~48.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 33% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Limburger Beef tenderloin
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 Limburger Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 2.46µg 59%
Calcium 497mg 9mg 49%
Vitamin A 340µg 0µg 38%
Iron 0.13mg 3.11mg 37%
Sodium 800mg 57mg 32%
Saturated fat 16.746g 9.72g 32%
Phosphorus 393mg 203mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.25mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.26mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 3mg 18%
Zinc 2.1mg 4.03mg 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 22.9µg 15%
Choline 15.4mg 91mg 14%
Folate 58µg 8µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.25mg 13%
Copper 0.021mg 0.123mg 11%
Protein 20.05g 23.9g 8%
Potassium 128mg 331mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 10.27g 4%
Fats 27.25g 24.6g 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 1g 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Cholesterol 90mg 85mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.09mg 1%
Calories 327kcal 324kcal 0%
Carbs 0.49g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.49g 0g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 0.49g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0.818mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Limburger Beef tenderloin
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 743mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/nutrients
  2. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.