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Limburger vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Limburger and Mozzarella

  • Limburger has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Mozzarella has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for Sodium is 34% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 6 times less Folate than Limburger. Limburger contains 58µg of Folate, while Mozzarella contains 9µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mozzarella is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, limburger and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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 +34.7%
Contains more Calcium +47.1%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +49%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Equal in Selenium - 15.7
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 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains more Calcium +47.1%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +49%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Equal in Selenium - 15.7

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 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
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 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +59.4%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Contains more Protein +37.2%
Contains more Carbs +532.7%
Equal in Water - 49.9
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +59.4%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Contains more Protein +37.2%
Contains more Carbs +532.7%
Equal in Water - 49.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.509
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.509

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 3.1g Mozzarella
Protein 20.05g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 27.25g 17.1g Limburger
Carbs 0.49g 3.1g Mozzarella
Calories 327kcal 280kcal Limburger
Sugar 0.49g 1.23g Limburger
Calcium 497mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.13mg 0.25mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 21mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 393mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 128mg 95mg Limburger
Sodium 800mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 2.1mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.021mg 0.027mg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.038mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 1155IU 517IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 137µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.15mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU 13IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.3µg Limburger
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.02mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.34mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.12mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.08mg Limburger
Folate 58µg 9µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.92µg Limburger
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.8µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg Limburger
Cholesterol 90mg 54mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 16.746g 10.867g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 4.844g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.509g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Mozzarella
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
41%
Limburger
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 784mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.879g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.