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Limburger vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Limburger and matzo

  • Limburger has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, while matzo has more selenium, iron, manganese, and vitamin B1.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 83% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in matzo is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, limburger and Crackers, matzo, plain.

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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%
Matzo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 3.9% 9.9% 119% 20% 19% 38% 0% 85% 201%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3723.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +341.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more IronIron +2330.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1610.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.5%

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%
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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% 0% 1.2% 0% 97% 67% 73% 27% 27% 0% 0.75% 13% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +666.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +241.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +383.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2363.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Matzo
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10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1846.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1026%
Contains more OtherOther +531.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16981.6%

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
Matzo
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24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6676.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Limburger Matzo
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Matzo DV% diff.
Saturated fat 16.746g 0.226g 75%
Calcium 497mg 13mg 48%
Phosphorus 393mg 89mg 43%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0µg 43%
Selenium 14.5µg 36.9µg 41%
Fats 27.25g 1.4g 40%
Iron 0.13mg 3.16mg 38%
Vitamin A 340µg 0µg 38%
Sodium 800mg 0mg 35%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Carbs 0.49g 83.7g 28%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.65mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.387mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 3.892mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 0.127g 21%
Protein 20.05g 10g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.291mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.443mg 15%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.68mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Folate 58µg 17µg 10%
Copper 0.021mg 0.06mg 4%
Calories 327kcal 395kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.115mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.3µg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 10.8mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.06mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.603g 1%
Magnesium 21mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 0.49g 80.7g N/A
Potassium 128mg 112mg 0%
Sugar 0.49g 0.29g N/A
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0.267mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0.692mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0.193mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0.176mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.494mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0.42mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0.213mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Matzo
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
24%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 800mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.