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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, 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.
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 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +245.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.8%
Contains more IronIron +84.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.9%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg
~equal in Sodium ~819mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 69% 4.6% 15% 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 0% 34% 4.8% 15% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +246.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +48.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.24mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.08mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg
~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
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 WaterWater +16.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +353.1%
~equal in Fats ~27.44g
~equal in Other ~3.94g

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
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.614g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.747g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 327kcal 356kcal Gouda cheese
Protein 20.05g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 27.25g 27.44g Gouda cheese
Net carbs 0.49g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Carbs 0.49g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 90mg 114mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Magnesium 21mg 29mg Gouda cheese
Calcium 497mg 700mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 128mg 121mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Sugar 0.49g 2.22g Limburger
Copper 0.021mg 0.036mg Gouda cheese
Zinc 2.1mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 393mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 800mg 819mg Limburger
Vitamin A 1155IU 563IU Limburger
Vitamin A 340µg 165µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Manganese 0.038mg 0.011mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
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
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.54µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.3µg
Folate 58µg 21µg Limburger
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 16.746g 17.614g Limburger
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 7.747g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.657g Gouda cheese
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Gouda cheese
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
39%
Limburger
31%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
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 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.