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Limburger vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Limburger and Buttermilk

  • Buttermilk has less Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 81% more.
  • Limburger has 24 times more Vitamin A RAE than Buttermilk. Limburger has 340µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Buttermilk has 14µg.
  • Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, limburger and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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.
Limburger
Limburger
8
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2
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Calcium +328.4%
Contains more Iron +160%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +341.6%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +90.9%
Contains more Manganese +1800%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Contains more Potassium +18%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Limburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +328.4%
Contains more Iron +160%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +341.6%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +90.9%
Contains more Manganese +1800%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Contains more Potassium +18%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%

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.
Limburger
Limburger
11
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Vitamin A +2357.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +226.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +328%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.9%
Contains more Folate +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Limburger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 5% 15% 0% 20% 117% 3% 71% 20% 44% 130% 6%
Buttermilk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2357.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +226.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +328%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.9%
Contains more Folate +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Limburger
Limburger
3
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2
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Protein +505.7%
Contains more Fats +2996.6%
Contains more Other +325.8%
Contains more Carbs +877.6%
Contains more Water +86.1%
Limburger
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +505.7%
Contains more Fats +2996.6%
Contains more Other +325.8%
Contains more Carbs +877.6%
Contains more Water +86.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Limburger
Limburger
2
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1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3288.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Limburger
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3288.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 4.79g Buttermilk
Protein 20.05g 3.31g Limburger
Fats 27.25g 0.88g Limburger
Carbs 0.49g 4.79g Buttermilk
Calories 327kcal 40kcal Limburger
Sugar 0.49g 4.79g Limburger
Calcium 497mg 116mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg 0.05mg Limburger
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Limburger
Phosphorus 393mg 89mg Limburger
Potassium 128mg 151mg Buttermilk
Sodium 800mg 190mg Buttermilk
Zinc 2.1mg 0.42mg Limburger
Copper 0.021mg 0.011mg Limburger
Manganese 0.038mg 0.002mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 2µg Limburger
Vitamin A 1155IU 47IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 14µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.05mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU 1IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Limburger
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.034mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.154mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.058mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.275mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.034mg Limburger
Folate 58µg 5µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.22µg Limburger
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.1µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.042mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg 0.141mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.171mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg 0.313mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg 0.277mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg 0.087mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.171mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg 0.217mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg 0.1mg Limburger
Cholesterol 90mg 4mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 16.746g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 0.254g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.033g Limburger

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Limburger Buttermilk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
41%
Limburger
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 610mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.198g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.