Limburger vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Limburger and Muenster cheese
- Limburger has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B1, however, Muenster cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Calcium from Muenster cheese is 22% higher.
- Muenster cheese has 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Limburger. Limburger has 1.177mg of Vitamin B5, while Muenster cheese has 0.19mg.
- Muenster cheese is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, limburger and Cheese, muenster.
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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.
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +375% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +215.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +515.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +519.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +41.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.05 g
Fats:
27.25 g
Carbs:
0.49 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
3.79 g
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +128.6% |
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Other
~3.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.495 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.661 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -12.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.711g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 327kcal | 368kcal |
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| Protein | 20.05g | 23.41g |
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| Fats | 27.25g | 30.04g |
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| Net carbs | 0.49g | 1.12g |
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| Carbs | 0.49g | 1.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 90mg | 96mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 22IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 497mg | 717mg |
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| Potassium | 128mg | 134mg |
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| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.41mg |
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| Sugar | 0.49g | 1.12g |
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| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.031mg |
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| Zinc | 2.1mg | 2.81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 393mg | 468mg |
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| Sodium | 800mg | 628mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1155IU | 1012IU |
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| Vitamin A | 340µg | 298µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.008mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.503mg | 0.32mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.158mg | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.177mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.086mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 1.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 58µg | 12µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.746g | 19.113g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.606g | 8.711g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.495g | 0.661g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.289mg | 0.327mg |
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| Threonine | 0.739mg | 0.888mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.219mg | 1.145mg |
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| Leucine | 2.093mg | 2.26mg |
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| Lysine | 1.675mg | 2.139mg |
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| Methionine | 0.619mg | 0.569mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.116mg | 1.24mg |
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| Valine | 1.439mg | 1.482mg |
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| Histidine | 0.578mg | 0.829mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
39%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.367g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.