Limburger vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Limburger and Edam
- Limburger has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin A, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Edam has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
- Edam's daily need coverage for Calcium is 23% more.
- Limburger has 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Edam. Limburger has 1.177mg of Vitamin B5, while Edam has 0.281mg.
- Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, limburger and Cheese, edam.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +245.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +238.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.4% |
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 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +116.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +318.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +262.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +48.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +191.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~27.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.3% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~17.572g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.125g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 327kcal | 357kcal |
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| Protein | 20.05g | 24.99g |
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| Fats | 27.25g | 27.8g |
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| Net carbs | 0.49g | 1.43g |
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| Carbs | 0.49g | 1.43g |
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| Cholesterol | 90mg | 89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 20IU | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 497mg | 731mg |
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| Potassium | 128mg | 188mg |
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| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.44mg |
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| Sugar | 0.49g | 1.43g |
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| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.036mg |
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| Zinc | 2.1mg | 3.75mg |
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| Phosphorus | 393mg | 536mg |
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| Sodium | 800mg | 812mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1155IU | 825IU |
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| Vitamin A | 340µg | 243µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.503mg | 0.389mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.158mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.177mg | 0.281mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.086mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 1.54µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.3µg | |
| Folate | 58µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.746g | 17.572g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.606g | 8.125g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.495g | 0.665g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.289mg | 0.352mg |
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| Threonine | 0.739mg | 0.932mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.219mg | 1.308mg |
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| Leucine | 2.093mg | 2.57mg |
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| Lysine | 1.675mg | 2.66mg |
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| Methionine | 0.619mg | 0.721mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.116mg | 1.434mg |
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| Valine | 1.439mg | 1.81mg |
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| Histidine | 0.578mg | 1.034mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
80%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.826g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)