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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 of 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.

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.
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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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%
~equal in Iron ~0.14mg

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% 69% 4.6% 15% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Cheese
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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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~1242IU
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.1µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.4µg
~equal in Choline ~16.5mg

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
Cheese
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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 WaterWater +30.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.1%
Contains more FatsFats +22.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +530.6%
~equal in Other ~3.71g

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
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.1%
~equal in 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.
Limburger 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 Cheese Opinion
Calories 327kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 20.05g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 27.25g 33.31g Cheese
Net carbs 0.49g 3.09g Cheese
Carbs 0.49g 3.09g Cheese
Cholesterol 90mg 99mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 21mg 27mg Cheese
Calcium 497mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 128mg 76mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg 0.14mg Cheese
Sugar 0.49g 0.48g Cheese
Copper 0.021mg 0.03mg Cheese
Zinc 2.1mg 3.64mg Cheese
Phosphorus 393mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 800mg 653mg Cheese
Vitamin A 1155IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 340µg 330µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.038mg 0.027mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 28.5µg 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
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 58µg 27µg Limburger
Trans Fat 0.917g Limburger
Choline 15.4mg 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 16.746g 18.867g Limburger
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 1.421g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.739mg 1.044mg 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Limburger Cheese
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
39%
Limburger
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
79%
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?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
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. 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.