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Limburger vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Limburger and carambola

  • Limburger has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin A; however, carambola has more vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for Limburger is 84% higher.
  • Carambola is lower in cholesterol.
  • Carambola has a higher glycemic index than Limburger.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, limburger and Carambola, (starfruit), raw.

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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 7.1% 0.9% 12% 3% 46% 3.3% 5.1% 0.26% 4.8% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16466.7%
Contains more IronIron +62.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3175%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2316.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +552.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
~equal in Potassium ~133mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.037mg

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 115% 1% 3% 0% 3.5% 3.7% 6.9% 23% 3.9% 0% 0% 9% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3043.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +201%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +132.3%

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
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1827.9%
Contains more FatsFats +8157.6%
Contains more OtherOther +628.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1273.5%
Contains more WaterWater +88.7%

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
8% 13% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.184 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28586.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +169%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Carambola DV% diff.
Saturated fat 16.746g 0.019g 76%
Phosphorus 393mg 12mg 54%
Calcium 497mg 3mg 49%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0µg 43%
Fats 27.25g 0.33g 41%
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg 38%
Protein 20.05g 1.04g 38%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.016mg 37%
Vitamin A 340µg 3µg 37%
Sodium 800mg 2mg 35%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 0.03g 21%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.12mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.391mg 16%
Calories 327kcal 31kcal 15%
Copper 0.021mg 0.137mg 13%
Folate 58µg 12µg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.014mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.017mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.184g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Carbs 0.49g 6.73g 2%
Choline 15.4mg 7.6mg 1%
Iron 0.13mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.367mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 0.49g 3.93g N/A
Potassium 128mg 133mg 0%
Sugar 0.49g 3.98g N/A
Manganese 0.038mg 0.037mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0.077mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.037mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0.05mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Carambola
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
13%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.727g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $1.2)

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. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/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.