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Limburger vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Limburger and Cheddar Cheese

  • Limburger has more Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Cheddar Cheese is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily need of Selenium 25% more than Limburger.
  • Limburger has 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Cheddar Cheese. While Limburger has 1.177mg of Vitamin B5, Cheddar Cheese has only 0.41mg.
  • Cheddar Cheese has less Sodium.

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 Potassium +68.4%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Zinc +73.3%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Potassium +68.4%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Zinc +73.3%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.14

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.3%
Contains more Folate +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1242
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.1
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.3%
Contains more Folate +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1242
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.1
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +30.8%
Contains more Protein +14.1%
Contains more Fats +22.2%
Contains more Carbs +530.6%
Equal in Other - 3.71
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Water +30.8%
Contains more Protein +14.1%
Contains more Fats +22.2%
Contains more Carbs +530.6%
Equal in Other - 3.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 20.05g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 27.25g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 0.49g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 327kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.49g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 497mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.14mg Cheddar Cheese
Magnesium 21mg 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 393mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 128mg 76mg Limburger
Sodium 800mg 653mg Cheddar Cheese
Zinc 2.1mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.021mg 0.03mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.038mg 0.027mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1155IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 330µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.029mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.428mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.059mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.41mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.066mg Limburger
Folate 58µg 27µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.739mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.219mg 1.206mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg 1.939mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg 1.025mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg 0.547mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 1.074mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg 1.404mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg 0.547mg Limburger
Cholesterol 90mg 99mg Limburger
Trans Fat 0.917g Limburger
Saturated Fat 16.746g 18.867g Limburger
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Limburger Cheddar Cheese
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.121g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar 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.

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.