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Limburger vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Limburger and Ground beef different?

  • Limburger is higher in Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ground beef is 60% higher.
  • Limburger contains 113 times more Vitamin A RAE than Ground beef. While Limburger contains 340µg of Vitamin A RAE, Ground beef contains only 3µg.
  • Ground beef has less Sodium.

Cheese, limburger and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +1406.1%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.7%
Contains more Manganese +322.2%
Contains more Iron +1646.2%
Contains more Potassium +88.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +178.1%
Contains more Copper +276.2%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Calcium +1406.1%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.7%
Contains more Manganese +322.2%
Contains more Iron +1646.2%
Contains more Potassium +88.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +178.1%
Contains more Copper +276.2%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +12733.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +194.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.9%
Contains more Folate +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2448.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +12733.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +194.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.9%
Contains more Folate +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2448.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +77.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +58.6%
Contains more Protein +19.1%
Contains more Water +20.5%
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% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Fats +77.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +58.6%
Contains more Protein +19.1%
Contains more Water +20.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.7%
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Limburger Ground beef
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 0g Limburger
Protein 20.05g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 27.25g 15.37g Limburger
Carbs 0.49g 0g Limburger
Calories 327kcal 241kcal Limburger
Sugar 0.49g 0g Ground beef
Calcium 497mg 33mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 21mg 17mg Limburger
Phosphorus 393mg 166mg Limburger
Potassium 128mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 800mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 2.1mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.021mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.038mg 0.009mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 1155IU 9IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 3µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.12mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU 2IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Limburger
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.051mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.171mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.512mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 58µg 7µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.121mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.219mg 1.055mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg 1.861mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.619mg 0.614mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.931mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg 1.172mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 90mg 88mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Limburger
Saturated Fat 16.746g 6.073g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 7.322g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.408g Limburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Limburger Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 727mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.673g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.