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Limburger vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Limburger and Port Salut different?

  • Limburger is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B1, while Port Salut is higher in Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Limburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 20% more than Port Salut.
  • Limburger contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Port Salut. Limburger contains 0.08mg of Vitamin B1, while Port Salut contains 0.014mg.
  • Port Salut is lower in Sodium.

Cheese, limburger and Cheese, port de salut 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.
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 17% 195% 12% 16% 7.3% 71% 154% 70% 1.4% 79%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +245.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.8%
Contains more IronIron +230.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
~equal in Potassium ~136mg
~equal in Copper ~0.022mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~360mg
~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% 66% 4.8% 15% 3.5% 55% 1.1% 13% 12% 188% 6% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +460.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +44.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~1092IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.24mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.4µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

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
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more OtherOther +89.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.3%
~equal in Fats ~28.2g
~equal in Water ~45.45g

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.729 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~16.691g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~9.338g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Port Salut Opinion
Calories 327kcal 352kcal Port Salut
Protein 20.05g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 27.25g 28.2g Port Salut
Net carbs 0.49g 0.57g Port Salut
Carbs 0.49g 0.57g Port Salut
Cholesterol 90mg 123mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU 21IU Port Salut
Magnesium 21mg 24mg Port Salut
Calcium 497mg 650mg Port Salut
Potassium 128mg 136mg Port Salut
Iron 0.13mg 0.43mg Port Salut
Sugar 0.49g 0.57g Limburger
Copper 0.021mg 0.022mg Port Salut
Zinc 2.1mg 2.6mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 393mg 360mg Limburger
Sodium 800mg 534mg Port Salut
Vitamin A 1155IU 1092IU Limburger
Vitamin A 340µg 315µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Manganese 0.038mg 0.011mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.014mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.24mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.06mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.21mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.053mg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.4µg Port Salut
Folate 58µg 18µg Limburger
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 16.746g 16.691g Port Salut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.729g Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.739mg 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.219mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.093mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.675mg 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.619mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 1.439mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.578mg 0.686mg Port Salut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Limburger Port Salut
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
30%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.