Limburger vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Limburger and cheese
- Limburger has more vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin B2; however, cheese is higher in selenium, calcium, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Cheese covers your daily need for selenium, 25% more than Limburger.
- Limburger has 3 times more vitamin B5 than cheese. While Limburger has 1.177mg of vitamin B5, cheese has only 0.41mg.
- Cheese has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of Limburger is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, limburger and Cheese, cheddar.
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +167.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +187.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +208.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +530.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +187.1% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~9.246g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 28.5µg | 25% |
| Calcium | 497mg | 710mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.177mg | 0.41mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 3.64mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 16.746g | 18.867g | 10% |
| Fats | 27.25g | 33.31g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 393mg | 455mg | 9% |
| Folate | 58µg | 27µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.495g | 1.421g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.503mg | 0.428mg | 6% |
| Protein | 20.05g | 22.87g | 6% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 653mg | 6% |
| Calories | 327kcal | 404kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.029mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 99mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.71mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 1.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.086mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 76mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.606g | 9.246g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.158mg | 0.059mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 340µg | 330µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 24IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.49g | 3.09g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.49g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.49g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 16.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.289mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.739mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.219mg | 1.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.093mg | 1.939mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.675mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.619mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.116mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.439mg | 1.404mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.578mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Limburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.121g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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.