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Limburger vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Limburger and nutmeg different?

  • Limburger is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for nutmeg is 124% higher.
  • Nutmeg has less sodium.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index (0) than Limburger (27).

Cheese, limburger and Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +806.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +771.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173.4%
Contains more IronIron +2238.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +4790.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7531.6%
~equal in Zinc ~2.15mg

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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +782.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +75%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +722.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more FolateFolate +31%

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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.3%
Contains more WaterWater +677.2%
Contains more OtherOther +62.7%
Contains more FatsFats +33.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9959.2%

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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +167.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.038mg 2.9mg 124%
Copper 0.021mg 1.027mg 112%
Fiber 0g 20.8g 83%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0µg 43%
Saturated fat 16.746g 25.94g 42%
Magnesium 21mg 183mg 39%
Vitamin A 340µg 5µg 37%
Iron 0.13mg 3.04mg 36%
Sodium 800mg 16mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.057mg 34%
Calcium 497mg 184mg 31%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Protein 20.05g 5.84g 28%
Phosphorus 393mg 213mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 24%
Selenium 14.5µg 1.6µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.346mg 22%
Carbs 0.49g 49.29g 16%
Fats 27.25g 36.31g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 3.22g 13%
Calories 327kcal 525kcal 10%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 1.299mg 7%
Potassium 128mg 350mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.16mg 6%
Folate 58µg 76µg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.35g 1%
Choline 15.4mg 8.8mg 1%
Net carbs 0.49g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 0.49g 2.99g N/A
Zinc 2.1mg 2.15mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 784mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.194g)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.