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Limburger vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Limburger and Neufchâtel cheese

  • Neufchâtel cheese has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin A.
  • Limburger covers your daily Calcium needs 38% more than Neufchâtel cheese.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains 5 times less Selenium than Limburger. Limburger contains 14.5µg of Selenium, while Neufchâtel cheese contains 3µg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, limburger and Cheese, neufchatel.

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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 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +324.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +184.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +245.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +383.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.13mg

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% 69% 4.6% 15% 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% 50% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +224.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +314.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.9%
~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
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +119.1%
Contains more FatsFats +19.6%
Contains more OtherOther +176.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +632.7%
Contains more WaterWater +30.3%

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
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +48.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +96%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Neufchâtel cheese Opinion
Calories 327kcal 253kcal Limburger
Protein 20.05g 9.15g Limburger
Fats 27.25g 22.78g Limburger
Net carbs 0.49g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 0.49g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Cholesterol 90mg 74mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 20IU Limburger
Magnesium 21mg 10mg Limburger
Calcium 497mg 117mg Limburger
Potassium 128mg 152mg Neufchâtel cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.13mg
Sugar 0.49g 3.19g Limburger
Copper 0.021mg 0.027mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 2.1mg 0.82mg Limburger
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Phosphorus 393mg 138mg Limburger
Sodium 800mg 334mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A 1155IU 841IU Limburger
Vitamin A 340µg 241µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.4mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Limburger
Manganese 0.038mg 0.011mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 3µg Limburger
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.022mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.155mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.21mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.575mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.041mg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.3µg Limburger
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.7µg Limburger
Folate 58µg 14µg Limburger
Choline 15.4mg Limburger
Saturated Fat 16.746g 12.79g Neufchâtel cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 5.784g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.97g Neufchâtel cheese
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.106mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg 0.359mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.501mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg 1.013mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg 0.875mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg 0.294mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.448mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg 0.609mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg 0.27mg Limburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Neufchâtel cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Limburger
15%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 466mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.956g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
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
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.