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Limburger vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Limburger and Pork?

  • Limburger is richer in Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus, yet Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Choline.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 66% higher.
  • Limburger has 170 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pork. Limburger has 340µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pork has 2µg.
  • Pork contains less Sodium.

We used Cheese, limburger and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
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Pork
Contains more Calcium +2515.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.8%
Contains more Manganese +322.2%
Contains more Iron +569.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +230.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Copper +247.6%
Contains more Selenium +212.4%
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 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +2515.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.8%
Contains more Manganese +322.2%
Contains more Iron +569.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +230.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Copper +247.6%
Contains more Selenium +212.4%

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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Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +16400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.6%
Contains more Folate +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +996.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3088%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +439.5%
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 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +16400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.6%
Contains more Folate +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +996.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3088%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +439.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pork
Contains more Fats +95.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +325.8%
Contains more Protein +36.3%
Contains more Water +19.5%
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Fats +95.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +325.8%
Contains more Protein +36.3%
Contains more Water +19.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pork
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.4%
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Pork Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 0g Limburger
Protein 20.05g 27.32g Pork
Fats 27.25g 13.92g Limburger
Carbs 0.49g 0g Limburger
Calories 327kcal 242kcal Limburger
Sugar 0.49g 0g Pork
Calcium 497mg 19mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg 0.87mg Pork
Magnesium 21mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 393mg 246mg Limburger
Potassium 128mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 800mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 2.1mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.021mg 0.073mg Pork
Manganese 0.038mg 0.009mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 1155IU 7IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 2µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 20IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.321mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.698mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 58µg 5µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.7µg Limburger
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.739mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.219mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 2.093mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 1.675mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.619mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 1.086mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.578mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 90mg 80mg Pork
Saturated Fat 16.746g 5.23g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 6.19g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 1.2g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 738mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.516g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.