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Limburger vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Limburger and feta

  • Limburger has more vitamin A, phosphorus, and folate; however, feta is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, zinc, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Feta covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 27% more than Limburger.
  • Limburger has 3 times more vitamin A than feta. While Limburger has 1155IU of vitamin A, feta has only 422IU.
  • Feta has less saturated fat.

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

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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%
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.7%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Calcium ~493mg
~equal in Selenium ~15µg

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%
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +172%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +527.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +393%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +62.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

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
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.1%
Contains more FatsFats +28.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +734.7%
Contains more WaterWater +14%
Contains more OtherOther +37.2%

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
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +86.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Feta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.69µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.424mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.844mg 26%
Vitamin A 340µg 125µg 24%
Protein 20.05g 14.21g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 4.623g 10%
Fats 27.25g 21.28g 9%
Saturated fat 16.746g 14.946g 8%
Phosphorus 393mg 337mg 8%
Folate 58µg 32µg 7%
Iron 0.13mg 0.65mg 7%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.88mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.154mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.991mg 5%
Sodium 800mg 917mg 5%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.967mg 4%
Calories 327kcal 264kcal 3%
Potassium 128mg 62mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.591g 1%
Selenium 14.5µg 15µg 1%
Copper 0.021mg 0.032mg 1%
Vitamin D 20IU 16IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.4µg 1%
Carbs 0.49g 4.09g 1%
Net carbs 0.49g 4.09g N/A
Cholesterol 90mg 89mg 0%
Magnesium 21mg 19mg 0%
Calcium 497mg 493mg 0%
Sugar 0.49g 4.09g N/A
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.18mg 0%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.028mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.8µg 0%
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Feta
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
42%
Limburger
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feta
Feta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Feta
Feta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.