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Limburger vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Limburger and potato chips

  • Limburger has more calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus; however, potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and copper.
  • Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 59% more than Limburger.
  • Potato chips have less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of potato chips is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, limburger and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1970.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +138.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +219%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +896.1%
Contains more IronIron +1153.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1357.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1057.9%

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.
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%
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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +192.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3860.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +667.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +860.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +143.5%

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +186.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2448.4%
Contains more FatsFats +27%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10695.9%
~equal in Other ~3.6g

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2358.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 12.17g 78%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 9.11mg 59%
Calcium 497mg 24mg 47%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.66mg 44%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0µg 43%
Vitamin A 340µg 0µg 38%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Potassium 128mg 1275mg 34%
Sodium 800mg 8mg 34%
Phosphorus 393mg 165mg 33%
Copper 0.021mg 0.306mg 32%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Protein 20.05g 7g 26%
Saturated fat 16.746g 10.96g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.197mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 3.827mg 23%
Histidine 0.578mg 153mg 22%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Iron 0.13mg 1.63mg 19%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 22.1µg 17%
Carbs 0.49g 52.9g 17%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.44mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.402mg 16%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.1µg 12%
Fats 27.25g 34.6g 11%
Magnesium 21mg 67mg 11%
Calories 327kcal 536kcal 10%
Zinc 2.1mg 1.09mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.167mg 7%
Choline 15.4mg 37.5mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Folate 58µg 45µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 9.84g 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Net carbs 0.49g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.49g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Limburger Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 792mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.786g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.