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Limburger vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Limburger and foie gras?

  • Limburger is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin A, copper, and vitamin B3.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 348% higher.
  • Limburger has 7 times more calcium than foie gras. Limburger has 497mg of calcium, while foie gras has 70mg.
  • Limburger contains less cholesterol.

We used Cheese, limburger and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types in this comparison.

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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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +610%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.5%
Contains more IronIron +4130.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1804.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +203.4%
~equal in Potassium ~138mg

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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1488.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +803.8%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.088mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.2mg
~equal in Folate ~60µg

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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.9%
Contains more WaterWater +30.7%
Contains more OtherOther +24.3%
Contains more FatsFats +60.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +853.1%

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
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +197.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Limburger Foie gras
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 Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 9.4µg 348%
Vitamin A 340µg 1001µg 73%
Iron 0.13mg 5.5mg 67%
Selenium 14.5µg 44µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 25.61g 43%
Calcium 497mg 70mg 43%
Copper 0.021mg 0.4mg 42%
Phosphorus 393mg 200mg 28%
Fats 27.25g 43.84g 26%
Cholesterol 90mg 150mg 20%
Protein 20.05g 11.4g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.299mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 2.51mg 15%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.92mg 11%
Saturated fat 16.746g 14.45g 10%
Calories 327kcal 462kcal 7%
Sodium 800mg 697mg 4%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.12mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.84g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 13mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.06mg 2%
Folate 58µg 60µg 1%
Carbs 0.49g 4.67g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.088mg 1%
Net carbs 0.49g 4.67g N/A
Potassium 128mg 138mg 0%
Sugar 0.49g N/A
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 1.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Foie gras
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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.