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Limburger vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Limburger and Roquefort

  • Limburger has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A, however, Roquefort is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Roquefort covers your daily need of Sodium 44% more than Limburger.
  • Limburger has 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Roquefort. While Limburger has 1.04µg of Vitamin B12, Roquefort has only 0.64µg.
  • Limburger has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, limburger and Cheese, roquefort.

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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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.2%
Contains more IronIron +330.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.9%
~equal in Zinc ~2.08mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~392mg
~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% 63% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +364.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~1047IU

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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more WaterWater +23%
Contains more FatsFats +12.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +308.2%
Contains more OtherOther +69.9%
~equal in Protein ~21.54g

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.474g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Roquefort Opinion
Calories 327kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Protein 20.05g 21.54g Roquefort
Fats 27.25g 30.64g Roquefort
Net carbs 0.49g 2g Roquefort
Carbs 0.49g 2g Roquefort
Cholesterol 90mg 90mg
Vitamin D 20IU Limburger
Magnesium 21mg 30mg Roquefort
Calcium 497mg 662mg Roquefort
Potassium 128mg 91mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg 0.56mg Roquefort
Sugar 0.49g Roquefort
Copper 0.021mg 0.034mg Roquefort
Zinc 2.1mg 2.08mg Limburger
Phosphorus 393mg 392mg Limburger
Sodium 800mg 1809mg Limburger
Vitamin A 1155IU 1047IU Limburger
Vitamin A 340µg 294µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg Limburger
Manganese 0.038mg 0.03mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.04mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.734mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.124mg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.64µg Limburger
Vitamin K 2.3µg Limburger
Folate 58µg 49µg Limburger
Choline 15.4mg Limburger
Saturated Fat 16.746g 19.263g Limburger
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 8.474g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 1.32g Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.739mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.219mg 1.217mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.675mg 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.619mg 0.558mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 1.023mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.578mg 0.602mg Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Limburger Roquefort
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
36%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 1009mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.517g)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (90 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.