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Limburger vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Limburger and Gouda cheese?

  • Limburger is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Folate, yet Gouda cheese is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 22% higher.
  • Limburger has 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Gouda cheese. Limburger has 1.177mg of Vitamin B5, while Gouda cheese has 0.34mg.
  • Limburger contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, limburger and Cheese, gouda 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.
Limburger
Limburger
3
:
6
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Calcium +40.8%
Contains more Iron +84.6%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Sodium - 819
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Limburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Gouda cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Calcium +40.8%
Contains more Iron +84.6%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Sodium - 819
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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
7
:
2
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.2%
Contains more Folate +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
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%
Gouda cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 5% 15% 0% 8% 78% 2% 21% 19% 16% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.2%
Contains more Folate +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Limburger
Limburger
1
:
4
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Protein +24.4%
Contains more Carbs +353.1%
Equal in Fats - 27.44
Equal in Other - 3.94
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
Gouda cheese
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Protein +24.4%
Contains more Carbs +353.1%
Equal in Fats - 27.44
Equal in Other - 3.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Limburger
Limburger
2
:
1
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.614
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.747
Limburger
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Gouda cheese
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.614
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.747

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Gouda cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Protein 20.05g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 27.25g 27.44g Gouda cheese
Carbs 0.49g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Calories 327kcal 356kcal Gouda cheese
Sugar 0.49g 2.22g Limburger
Calcium 497mg 700mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Magnesium 21mg 29mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 393mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 128mg 121mg Limburger
Sodium 800mg 819mg Limburger
Zinc 2.1mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.021mg 0.036mg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.038mg 0.011mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1155IU 563IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 165µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.03mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.334mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.063mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.34mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.08mg Limburger
Folate 58µg 21µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.54µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.3µg
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.739mg 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.219mg 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.093mg 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 1.675mg 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.619mg 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.439mg 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 0.578mg 1.032mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 90mg 114mg Limburger
Saturated Fat 16.746g 17.614g Limburger
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 7.747g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.657g Gouda cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Limburger Gouda cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
41%
Limburger
33%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.868g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals

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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.