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Limburger vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Limburger and margarine

  • Limburger has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and selenium, while margarine has more vitamin K, vitamin E, and vitamin A.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 76% higher.
  • Margarine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of margarine is 0, while the glycemic index of Limburger is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, limburger and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, 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.
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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +611.1%
Contains more IronIron +116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7760%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%

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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1259.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +587%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +940%
Contains more FolateFolate +5700%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3813%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3943.5%

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
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12431.3%
Contains more WaterWater +193.1%
Contains more OtherOther +98.4%
Contains more FatsFats +196.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.9%

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
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +351.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4809.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~15.189g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Margarine DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 24.302g 159%
Fats 27.25g 80.71g 82%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 38.877g 76%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 93µg 76%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 9mg 58%
Phosphorus 393mg 5mg 55%
Vitamin A 340µg 819µg 53%
Calcium 497mg 3mg 49%
Protein 20.05g 0.16g 40%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.1µg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.037mg 36%
Sodium 800mg 2mg 35%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Selenium 14.5µg 0µg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 24%
Calories 327kcal 717kcal 20%
Zinc 2.1mg 0mg 19%
Folate 58µg 1µg 14%
Saturated fat 16.746g 15.189g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.01mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.009mg 6%
Magnesium 21mg 3mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 128mg 18mg 3%
Manganese 0.038mg 2%
Copper 0.021mg 0mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 12.4mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.023mg 1%
Iron 0.13mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Carbs 0.49g 0.7g 0%
Net carbs 0.49g 0.7g N/A
Sugar 0.49g 0g N/A
Trans fat 14.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Margarine
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
42%
Limburger
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.557g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.