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Limburger vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Limburger and mackerel

  • Limburger has more calcium and vitamin A, while mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, magnesium, and iron.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 748% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 33 times less calcium than Limburger. Limburger contains 497mg of calcium, while mackerel contains 15mg.
  • The amount of sodium in mackerel is lower.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mackerel is 0, while the glycemic index of Limburger is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, limburger and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3213.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +361.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +213.3%
Contains more IronIron +1107.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +347.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +255.9%

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +529.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2800%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4235.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +434.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1726.9%

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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +53%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19%
Contains more OtherOther +33.8%
~equal in Water ~53.27g

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
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +768.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 19µg 748%
Selenium 14.5µg 51.6µg 67%
Saturated fat 16.746g 4.176g 57%
Calcium 497mg 15mg 48%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 6.85mg 42%
Vitamin A 340µg 54µg 32%
Sodium 800mg 83mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.46mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 4.3g 25%
Magnesium 21mg 97mg 18%
Iron 0.13mg 1.57mg 18%
Phosphorus 393mg 278mg 16%
Fats 27.25g 17.81g 15%
Folate 58µg 2µg 14%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.94mg 11%
Protein 20.05g 23.85g 8%
Copper 0.021mg 0.094mg 8%
Potassium 128mg 401mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.159mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.412mg 7%
Cholesterol 90mg 75mg 5%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.99mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 7.006g 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Calories 327kcal 262kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Carbs 0.49g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.49g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Limburger Mackerel
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
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 717mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.