Limburger vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Limburger and Ricotta
- The amount of Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Folate in Limburger is higher than in Ricotta.
- Limburger covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 42% more than Ricotta.
- Ricotta has 10 times less Sodium than Limburger. Limburger has 800mg of Sodium, while Ricotta has 84mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, limburger and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +148.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +533.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +192.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +159.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +515.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +157.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +452.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +205.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +109.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +383.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +109.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +271.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +520.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +137.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -50.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 327kcal | 174kcal |
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| Protein | 20.05g | 11.26g |
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| Fats | 27.25g | 12.98g |
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| Net carbs | 0.49g | 3.04g |
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| Carbs | 0.49g | 3.04g |
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| Cholesterol | 90mg | 51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 10IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 497mg | 207mg |
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| Potassium | 128mg | 105mg |
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| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.38mg |
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| Sugar | 0.49g | 0.27g |
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| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.021mg | |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 1.16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 393mg | 158mg |
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| Sodium | 800mg | 84mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1155IU | 445IU |
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| Vitamin A | 340µg | 120µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.006mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.503mg | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.158mg | 0.104mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.177mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.086mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 0.34µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.1µg |
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| Folate | 58µg | 12µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 17.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 16.746g | 8.295g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.606g | 3.627g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.495g | 0.385g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.289mg | 0.125mg |
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| Threonine | 0.739mg | 0.517mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.219mg | 0.589mg |
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| Leucine | 2.093mg | 1.221mg |
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| Lysine | 1.675mg | 1.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.619mg | 0.281mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.116mg | 0.556mg |
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| Valine | 1.439mg | 0.692mg |
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| Histidine | 0.578mg | 0.459mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 716mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.451g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)