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Limburger vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Limburger and bratwurst?

  • Limburger is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and folate, yet bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
  • Bratwurst contains less saturated fat.

We used Cheese, limburger and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked 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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +202.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.1%
Contains more IronIron +669.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +281%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.6%
~equal in Sodium ~848mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.041mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.1µg

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% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1350%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1868.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +156.7%
~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
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.3%
Contains more OtherOther +34.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +308.2%
Contains more WaterWater +17%
~equal in Fats ~26.34g

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
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +219.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 2.67µg 68%
Calcium 497mg 7mg 49%
Saturated fat 16.746g 6.08g 48%
Vitamin A 340µg 0µg 38%
Phosphorus 393mg 130mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.38mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.213mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 3.11mg 18%
Protein 20.05g 12.2g 16%
Folate 58µg 4µg 14%
Iron 0.13mg 1mg 11%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.69mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.2mg 9%
Copper 0.021mg 0.08mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 1.58g 7%
Potassium 128mg 283mg 5%
Cholesterol 90mg 78mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.47mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 8g 2%
Calories 327kcal 297kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Sodium 800mg 848mg 2%
Selenium 14.5µg 14.1µg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 15mg 1%
Carbs 0.49g 2g 1%
Fats 27.25g 26.34g 1%
Net carbs 0.49g 2g N/A
Sugar 0.49g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.038mg 0.041mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0.395mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Bratwurst
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
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.666g)
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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.