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Limburger vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Limburger and Lentil

  • Limburger has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Lentil has more Iron, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Limburger is 83% higher.
  • Lentil is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, limburger and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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
4
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6
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Calcium +2515.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.3%
Contains more Zinc +65.4%
Contains more Selenium +417.9%
Contains more Iron +2461.5%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +188.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +1095.2%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Limburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Lentil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Contains more Calcium +2515.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.3%
Contains more Zinc +65.4%
Contains more Selenium +417.9%
Contains more Iron +2461.5%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +188.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +1095.2%
Contains more Manganese +1200%

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
:
5
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Vitamin A +14337.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +589%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +570.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107%
Contains more Folate +212.1%
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%
Lentil
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% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +14337.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +589%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +570.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107%
Contains more Folate +212.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Limburger
Limburger
3
:
2
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Protein +122.3%
Contains more Fats +7071.1%
Contains more Other +356.6%
Contains more Carbs +4008.2%
Contains more Water +43.8%
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
Lentil
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +122.3%
Contains more Fats +7071.1%
Contains more Other +356.6%
Contains more Carbs +4008.2%
Contains more Water +43.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Limburger
Limburger
2
:
1
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13346.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Limburger
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Lentil
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13346.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Lentil Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 12.23g Lentil
Protein 20.05g 9.02g Limburger
Fats 27.25g 0.38g Limburger
Carbs 0.49g 20.13g Lentil
Calories 327kcal 116kcal Limburger
Sugar 0.49g 1.8g Limburger
Fiber 0g 7.9g Lentil
Calcium 497mg 19mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg 3.33mg Lentil
Magnesium 21mg 36mg Lentil
Phosphorus 393mg 180mg Limburger
Potassium 128mg 369mg Lentil
Sodium 800mg 2mg Lentil
Zinc 2.1mg 1.27mg Limburger
Copper 0.021mg 0.251mg Lentil
Manganese 0.038mg 0.494mg Lentil
Selenium 14.5µg 2.8µg Limburger
Vitamin A 1155IU 8IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 0µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.11mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Limburger
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.169mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.073mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 1.06mg Lentil
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.638mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.178mg Lentil
Folate 58µg 181µg Lentil
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0µg Limburger
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.7µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.081mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg 0.323mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.39mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg 0.654mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg 0.63mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg 0.077mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.445mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg 0.448mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg 0.254mg Limburger
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 16.746g 0.053g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 0.064g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.175g Limburger

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Limburger Lentil
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
26%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.693g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.