Limburger vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Limburger and Cottage cheese?
- Cottage cheese has less Calcium, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 than Limburger.
- Limburger's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 75% higher.
- Limburger has 9 times more Vitamin A than Cottage cheese. Limburger has 340µg of Vitamin A, while Cottage cheese has 37µg.
- Cottage cheese contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Cheese, limburger and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +498.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +425% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1800% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +725% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +196.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +208.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +141.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +383.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.05 g
Fats:
27.25 g
Carbs:
0.49 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
3.79 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +533.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +168.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +589.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.495 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1006.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +302.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -89.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 327kcal | 98kcal |
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| Protein | 20.05g | 11.12g |
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| Fats | 27.25g | 4.3g |
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| Net carbs | 0.49g | 3.38g |
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| Carbs | 0.49g | 3.38g |
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| Cholesterol | 90mg | 17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 497mg | 83mg |
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| Potassium | 128mg | 104mg |
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| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.07mg |
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| Sugar | 0.49g | 2.67g |
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| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.029mg |
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| Zinc | 2.1mg | 0.4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 393mg | 159mg |
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| Sodium | 800mg | 364mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1155IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin A | 340µg | 37µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.002mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 9.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.503mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.158mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.177mg | 0.557mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.086mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 0.43µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 58µg | 12µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 18.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 16.746g | 1.718g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.606g | 0.778g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.495g | 0.123g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.289mg | 0.147mg |
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| Threonine | 0.739mg | 0.5mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.219mg | 0.591mg |
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| Leucine | 2.093mg | 1.116mg |
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| Lysine | 1.675mg | 0.934mg |
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| Methionine | 0.619mg | 0.269mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.116mg | 0.577mg |
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| Valine | 1.439mg | 0.748mg |
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| Histidine | 0.578mg | 0.326mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)