Limburger vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Limburger and Parmigiano-Reggiano different?
- Limburger is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, and Folate, while Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, and Zinc.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need of Calcium 61% more than Limburger.
- Limburger contains 6 times more Folate than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Limburger contains 58µg of Folate, while Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 10µg.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat.
Cheese, limburger and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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 SodiumSodium | -47.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +123.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +592.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1033.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +123.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.1% |
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 | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +262.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +35.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +117.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.4% |
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:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +179.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~20g
~equal in
Water
~50.6g
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
13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +41.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -20.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.462g
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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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 327kcal | 265kcal |
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| Protein | 20.05g | 20g |
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| Fats | 27.25g | 20g |
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| Net carbs | 0.49g | 1.37g |
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| Carbs | 0.49g | 1.37g |
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| Cholesterol | 90mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 15IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 497mg | 1109mg |
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| Potassium | 128mg | 125mg |
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| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.9mg |
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| Sugar | 0.49g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.238mg |
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| Zinc | 2.1mg | 3.87mg |
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| Phosphorus | 393mg | 729mg |
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| Sodium | 800mg | 1529mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1155IU | 605IU |
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| Vitamin A | 340µg | 160µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.085mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 17.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.503mg | 0.486mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.158mg | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.177mg | 0.325mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.086mg | 0.049mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 2.26µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 58µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 20.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 16.746g | 13.317g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.606g | 6.098g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.495g | 0.462g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.289mg | 0.24mg |
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| Threonine | 0.739mg | 1.519mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.219mg | 1.2mg |
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| Leucine | 2.093mg | 2.983mg |
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| Lysine | 1.675mg | 2.459mg |
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| Methionine | 0.619mg | 0.369mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.116mg | 1.604mg |
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| Valine | 1.439mg | 1.498mg |
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| Histidine | 0.578mg | 0.752mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.429g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 729mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)