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Limburger vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Limburger and cornmeal?

  • Limburger is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, yet cornmeal is richer in iron, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B3.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 83% higher.
  • Cornmeal contains less cholesterol.
  • Limburger has a lower glycemic index than cornmeal.

We used Cheese, limburger and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow types in this comparison.

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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 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16466.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +297%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.9%
Contains more IronIron +3253.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +261.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +357.9%

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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 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% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2990.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +390.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +588.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3044.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +260.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +182%
Contains more FatsFats +1457.1%
Contains more WaterWater +333.1%
Contains more OtherOther +643.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16114.3%

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
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2106.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Cornmeal DV% diff.
Saturated fat 16.746g 0.22g 75%
Iron 0.13mg 4.36mg 53%
Calcium 497mg 3mg 49%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0µg 43%
Phosphorus 393mg 99mg 42%
Fats 27.25g 1.75g 39%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.551mg 39%
Folate 58µg 209µg 38%
Vitamin A 340µg 11µg 37%
Sodium 800mg 7mg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 4.968mg 30%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Protein 20.05g 7.11g 26%
Carbs 0.49g 79.45g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 0.39g 21%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.24mg 19%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.66mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.382mg 9%
Selenium 14.5µg 10.5µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.182mg 7%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.174mg 6%
Copper 0.021mg 0.076mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.828g 2%
Calories 327kcal 370kcal 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.12mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 8.6mg 1%
Net carbs 0.49g 75.55g N/A
Potassium 128mg 142mg 0%
Sugar 0.49g 1.61g N/A
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0.172mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 1.006mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0.105mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0.162mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.366mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0.337mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0.172mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Cornmeal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Limburger
42%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 793mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.526g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.