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Limburger vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Limburger and Brunost

  • Limburger has more Folate, and Calcium, however, Brunost is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 68% more than Limburger.
  • Brunost contains 12 times less Folate than Limburger. Limburger contains 58µg of Folate, while Brunost contains 5µg.
  • Limburger has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, limburger and Cheese, gjetost.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1000.8%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +281%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
~equal in Manganese ~0.04mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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%
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% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1060%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +174.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +414.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +184.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +132.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~1113IU

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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.8%
Contains more WaterWater +260.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8604.1%
Contains more OtherOther +25.3%
~equal in Fats ~29.51g

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.879g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Brunost Opinion
Calories 327kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 20.05g 9.65g Limburger
Fats 27.25g 29.51g Brunost
Net carbs 0.49g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 0.49g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 90mg 94mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU Limburger
Magnesium 21mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 497mg 400mg Limburger
Potassium 128mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 0.13mg 0.52mg Brunost
Sugar 0.49g Brunost
Copper 0.021mg 0.08mg Brunost
Zinc 2.1mg 1.14mg Limburger
Phosphorus 393mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 800mg 600mg Brunost
Vitamin A 1155IU 1113IU Limburger
Vitamin A 340µg 334µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg Limburger
Manganese 0.038mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.3µg Limburger
Folate 58µg 5µg Limburger
Choline 15.4mg Limburger
Saturated Fat 16.746g 19.16g Limburger
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 7.879g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.938g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.135mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg 0.393mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.519mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg 0.992mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg 0.814mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg 0.318mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.54mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg 0.765mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg 0.293mg Limburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Limburger Brunost
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.414g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.