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Limburger vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Limburger and Mussels different?

  • Limburger is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 957% higher.
  • Limburger contains 20 times more Saturated Fat than Mussels. While Limburger contains 16.746g of Saturated Fat, Mussels contains only 0.85g.

Cheese, limburger and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +1406.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.9%
Contains more Iron +5069.2%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Potassium +109.4%
Contains less Sodium -53.9%
Contains more Zinc +27.1%
Contains more Copper +609.5%
Contains more Manganese +17794.7%
Contains more Selenium +517.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +1406.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.9%
Contains more Iron +5069.2%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Potassium +109.4%
Contains less Sodium -53.9%
Contains more Zinc +27.1%
Contains more Copper +609.5%
Contains more Manganese +17794.7%
Contains more Selenium +517.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +279.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1798.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Folate +31%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2207.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +279.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1798.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Folate +31%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2207.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +508.3%
Contains more Other +19.2%
Contains more Protein +18.7%
Contains more Carbs +1408.2%
Contains more Water +26.3%
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Fats +508.3%
Contains more Other +19.2%
Contains more Protein +18.7%
Contains more Carbs +1408.2%
Contains more Water +26.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +748.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.8%
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +748.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 20.05g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 27.25g 4.48g Limburger
Carbs 0.49g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 327kcal 172kcal Limburger
Sugar 0.49g Mussels
Calcium 497mg 33mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 21mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 393mg 285mg Limburger
Potassium 128mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 800mg 369mg Mussels
Zinc 2.1mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.021mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.038mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 14.5µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 1155IU 304IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 91µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.42mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.95mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.1mg Mussels
Folate 58µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 2.3µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.267mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.219mg 1.036mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg 1.676mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.619mg 0.537mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.853mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg 1.04mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg 0.457mg Limburger
Cholesterol 90mg 56mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 16.746g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 1.014g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 1.212g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Limburger Mussels
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
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.896g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.