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Limburger vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Limburger and Cheese sandwich?

  • Limburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, yet Cheese sandwich is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 63% more.
  • Limburger has 16 times more Vitamin A RAE than Cheese sandwich. While Limburger has 340µg of Vitamin A RAE, Cheese sandwich has only 21µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cheese sandwich is lower.

We used Cheese, limburger and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling types 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 more Calcium +143.6%
Contains more Zinc +141.4%
Contains more Iron +1915.4%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +139.1%
Contains more Copper +661.9%
Contains more Manganese +2750%
Contains more Selenium +67.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 382
Equal in Sodium - 839
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 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains more Calcium +143.6%
Contains more Zinc +141.4%
Contains more Iron +1915.4%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +139.1%
Contains more Copper +661.9%
Contains more Manganese +2750%
Contains more Selenium +67.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 382
Equal in Sodium - 839

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 +1526.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +347.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1915.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203.5%
Contains more Folate +10.3%
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 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1526.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +347.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1915.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203.5%
Contains more Folate +10.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +104.6%
Contains more Water +1413.1%
Contains more Carbs +11777.6%
Equal in Fats - 25
Equal in Other - 3.8
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% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Protein +104.6%
Contains more Water +1413.1%
Contains more Carbs +11777.6%
Equal in Fats - 25
Equal in Other - 3.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1751.7%
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1751.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 20.05g 9.8g Limburger
Fats 27.25g 25g Limburger
Carbs 0.49g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 327kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Sugar 0.49g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 0g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 497mg 204mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg 2.62mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 21mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 393mg 382mg Limburger
Potassium 128mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 800mg 839mg Limburger
Zinc 2.1mg 0.87mg Limburger
Copper 0.021mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 0.038mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 14.5µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 1155IU 71IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 21µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.427mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.622mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 58µg 64µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.12µg Limburger
Vitamin K 2.3µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.13mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg 0.298mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.383mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg 0.698mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg 0.344mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg 0.167mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.472mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg 0.438mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg 0.219mg Limburger
Cholesterol 90mg 7mg Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 16.746g 4.129g Cheese sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 9.166g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Limburger Cheese sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.617g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.