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Limburger vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Limburger and Mousse?

  • Mousse has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Selenium than Limburger.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for Calcium is 40% higher.
  • Limburger has 21 times more Sodium than Mousse. Limburger has 800mg of Sodium, while Mousse has 38mg.

We used Cheese, limburger and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe types in this comparison.

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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
5
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5
Mousse
Mousse
Contains more Calcium +417.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +235.9%
Contains more Zinc +228.1%
Contains more Selenium +95.9%
Contains more Iron +323.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Copper +257.1%
Contains more Manganese +55.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Limburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Mousse
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Contains more Calcium +417.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +235.9%
Contains more Zinc +228.1%
Contains more Selenium +95.9%
Contains more Iron +323.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Copper +257.1%
Contains more Manganese +55.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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
10
:
2
Mousse
Mousse
Contains more Vitamin A +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.3%
Contains more Folate +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.146
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%
Mousse
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 11% 0% 1% 12% 48% 3% 32% 14% 12% 59% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.3%
Contains more Folate +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Limburger
Limburger
3
:
2
Mousse
Mousse
Contains more Protein +384.3%
Contains more Fats +70.3%
Contains more Other +345.9%
Contains more Carbs +3179.6%
Contains more Water +30%
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
Mousse
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Protein +384.3%
Contains more Fats +70.3%
Contains more Other +345.9%
Contains more Carbs +3179.6%
Contains more Water +30%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Limburger
Limburger
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2
Mousse
Mousse
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.6%
Limburger
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Mousse
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Mousse Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 15.47g Mousse
Protein 20.05g 4.14g Limburger
Fats 27.25g 16g Limburger
Carbs 0.49g 16.07g Mousse
Calories 327kcal 225kcal Limburger
Sugar 0.49g 14.81g Limburger
Fiber 0g 0.6g Mousse
Calcium 497mg 96mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg 0.55mg Mousse
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Limburger
Phosphorus 393mg 117mg Limburger
Potassium 128mg 143mg Mousse
Sodium 800mg 38mg Mousse
Zinc 2.1mg 0.64mg Limburger
Copper 0.021mg 0.075mg Mousse
Manganese 0.038mg 0.059mg Mousse
Selenium 14.5µg 7.4µg Limburger
Vitamin A 1155IU 509IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 140µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.51mg Mousse
Vitamin D 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Mousse
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.045mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.205mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.146mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.533mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.058mg Limburger
Folate 58µg 15µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.47µg Limburger
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.6µg Limburger
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 140mg Limburger
Saturated Fat 16.746g 9.151g Mousse
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 5.027g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.879g Mousse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Limburger Mousse
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
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 762mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.595g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mousse
Mousse is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.32g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/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.