Limburger vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Limburger and ground beef different?
- Limburger is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin A; however, ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 60% higher.
- Limburger contains 128 times more vitamin A than ground beef. While Limburger contains 1155IU of vitamin A, ground beef contains only 9IU.
- Ground beef has less sodium.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than Limburger (27).
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1406.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +322.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1646.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +276.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +178.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +91.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +194.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +129.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +728.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2448.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +261.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +139.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +26.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +375.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.05 g
Fats:
27.25 g
Carbs:
0.49 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
3.79 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +77.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.495 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 2.49µg | 60% |
| Saturated fat | 16.746g | 6.073g | 49% |
| Calcium | 497mg | 33mg | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 340µg | 3µg | 37% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 5.84mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 73mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 393mg | 166mg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 2.27mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.503mg | 0.171mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.158mg | 4.026mg | 24% |
| Fats | 27.25g | 15.37g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.086mg | 0.311mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.177mg | 0.512mg | 13% |
| Folate | 58µg | 7µg | 13% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 73.2mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 19.1µg | 8% |
| Protein | 20.05g | 23.87g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.079mg | 6% |
| Calories | 327kcal | 241kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 241mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.606g | 7.322g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 2IU | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.495g | 0.408g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.9µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.49g | 0g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0.49g | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.49g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.289mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.739mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.219mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.093mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.675mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.619mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.116mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.439mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.578mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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
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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 727mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.673g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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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