Limburger vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Limburger and eggs
- Limburger has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A; however, eggs are higher in copper, choline, selenium, and iron.
- Eggs cover your daily need for copper, 220% more than Limburger.
- Limburger has 10 times more calcium than eggs. While Limburger has 497mg of calcium, eggs have only 50mg.
- Eggs have less sodium.
- The glycemic index of Limburger is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, limburger and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +894% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +128.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +815.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +9423.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +112.4% |
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 | +128.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +146.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +666.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +347.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1807.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +156.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +254.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +128.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +111.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +185.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.021mg | 2mg | 220% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 373mg | 94% |
| Saturated fat | 16.746g | 3.267g | 61% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 293.8mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 497mg | 50mg | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 393mg | 172mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 30.8µg | 30% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 124mg | 29% |
| Fats | 27.25g | 10.61g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 340µg | 149µg | 21% |
| Protein | 20.05g | 12.58g | 15% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 1.19mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.606g | 4.077g | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 1.05mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 2.2µg | 9% |
| Calories | 327kcal | 155kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 87IU | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.495g | 1.414g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 1.03mg | 5% |
| Folate | 58µg | 44µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.177mg | 1.398mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.086mg | 0.121mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 1.11µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.503mg | 0.513mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.158mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.49g | 1.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.49g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Potassium | 128mg | 126mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.49g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.289mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.739mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.219mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.093mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.675mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.619mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.116mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.439mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.578mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.038g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 676mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.479g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.