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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 RAE, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Feta is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Feta covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 27% more than Limburger.
  • Limburger has 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Feta. While Limburger has 340µg of Vitamin A RAE, Feta has only 125µg.
  • 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.
Limburger
Limburger
6
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4
Feta
Feta
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.6%
Contains more Potassium +106.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.8%
Contains more Manganese +35.7%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Zinc +37.1%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Equal in Calcium - 493
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Selenium - 15
Limburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Feta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.6%
Contains more Potassium +106.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.8%
Contains more Manganese +35.7%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Zinc +37.1%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Equal in Calcium - 493
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Selenium - 15

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.
Limburger
Limburger
6
:
5
Feta
Feta
Contains more Vitamin A +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +527.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +393%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.5%
Limburger
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%
Feta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +527.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +393%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Limburger
Limburger
2
:
3
Feta
Feta
Contains more Protein +41.1%
Contains more Fats +28.1%
Contains more Carbs +734.7%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +37.2%
Limburger
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
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 Protein +41.1%
Contains more Fats +28.1%
Contains more Carbs +734.7%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +37.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Limburger
Limburger
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2
Feta
Feta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.4%
Limburger
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Feta
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 4.09g Feta
Protein 20.05g 14.21g Limburger
Fats 27.25g 21.28g Limburger
Carbs 0.49g 4.09g Feta
Calories 327kcal 264kcal Limburger
Sugar 0.49g 4.09g Limburger
Calcium 497mg 493mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg 0.65mg Feta
Magnesium 21mg 19mg Limburger
Phosphorus 393mg 337mg Limburger
Potassium 128mg 62mg Limburger
Sodium 800mg 917mg Limburger
Zinc 2.1mg 2.88mg Feta
Copper 0.021mg 0.032mg Feta
Manganese 0.038mg 0.028mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 15µg Feta
Vitamin A 1155IU 422IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 125µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.18mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU 16IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.4µg Limburger
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.154mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.844mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.991mg Feta
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.967mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.424mg Feta
Folate 58µg 32µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.69µg Feta
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.8µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.2mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg 0.637mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.803mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg 1.395mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg 1.219mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg 0.368mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.675mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg 1.065mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg 0.397mg Limburger
Cholesterol 90mg 89mg Feta
Saturated Fat 16.746g 14.946g Feta
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 4.623g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.591g Feta

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is better in case of low diet
Limburger Feta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
41%
Limburger
57%
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.