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Limburger vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Limburger and Icing

  • Icing contains less Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc than Limburger.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Limburger is 69% higher.
  • Icing is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, limburger and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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
8
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +16466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +2083.3%
Contains more Potassium +276.5%
Contains more Zinc +2900%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14400%
Contains more Iron +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -77%
Limburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +16466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +2083.3%
Contains more Potassium +276.5%
Contains more Zinc +2900%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14400%
Contains more Iron +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -77%

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
8
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +625%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +565.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +465.2%
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +625%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +565.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +465.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Limburger
Limburger
4
:
1
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +67.9%
Contains more Water +221.3%
Contains more Other +367.9%
Contains more Carbs +13755.1%
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
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +67.9%
Contains more Water +221.3%
Contains more Other +367.9%
Contains more Carbs +13755.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Limburger
Limburger
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2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1506.3%
Limburger
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1506.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Icing Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 67.89g Icing
Protein 20.05g 0g Limburger
Fats 27.25g 16.23g Limburger
Carbs 0.49g 67.89g Icing
Calories 327kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 0.49g 63.1g Limburger
Calcium 497mg 3mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg 0.16mg Icing
Magnesium 21mg 1mg Limburger
Phosphorus 393mg 18mg Limburger
Potassium 128mg 34mg Limburger
Sodium 800mg 184mg Icing
Zinc 2.1mg 0.07mg Limburger
Copper 0.021mg 0mg Limburger
Manganese 0.038mg 0mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 0.1µg Limburger
Vitamin A 1155IU 0IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 0µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Limburger
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.01mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.302mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.055mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0mg Limburger
Folate 58µg 8µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0µg Limburger
Vitamin K 2.3µg 13µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg Limburger
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg Icing
Saturated Fat 16.746g 2.974g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 4.86g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 7.951g Icing

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Limburger Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 616mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.772g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.