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Limburger vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Limburger and Blue cheese different?

  • Limburger is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Folate, while Blue cheese is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Limburger covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 16% more than Blue cheese.
  • Limburger contains 2 times more Folate than Blue cheese. Limburger contains 58µg of Folate, while Blue cheese contains 36µg.
  • Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, limburger and Cheese, blue types were used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -30.2%
Contains more Manganese +322.2%
Contains more Iron +138.5%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Equal in Calcium - 528
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 387
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -30.2%
Contains more Manganese +322.2%
Contains more Iron +138.5%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Equal in Calcium - 528
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 387
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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 A +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +543%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
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 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +543%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Carbs +377.6%
Contains more Other +34.8%
Equal in Protein - 21.4
Equal in Fats - 28.74
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Carbs +377.6%
Contains more Other +34.8%
Equal in Protein - 21.4
Equal in Fats - 28.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.778
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.778

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Limburger Blue cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 2.34g Blue cheese
Protein 20.05g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 27.25g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 0.49g 2.34g Blue cheese
Calories 327kcal 353kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.49g 0.5g Limburger
Calcium 497mg 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.31mg Blue cheese
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 393mg 387mg Limburger
Potassium 128mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 800mg 1146mg Limburger
Zinc 2.1mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.021mg 0.04mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.038mg 0.009mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1155IU 721IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 198µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.029mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.382mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 58µg 36µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.739mg 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.219mg 1.124mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg 1.919mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.619mg 0.584mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 1.087mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.578mg 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 90mg 75mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 16.746g 18.669g Limburger
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 7.778g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.8g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Limburger Blue 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
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.923g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue 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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.