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Limburger vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Limburger and rye?

  • Limburger is richer in calcium and vitamin B12, yet rye is richer in manganese, fiber, copper, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 110% higher.
  • Rye contains less cholesterol.

We used Cheese, limburger and Rye grain 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.
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%
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1970.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +423.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +298.4%
Contains more IronIron +1923.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1647.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6681.6%
~equal in Selenium ~13.9µg

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 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +295%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2602.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +241.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +156.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.4%
~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
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1571.8%
Contains more WaterWater +356.8%
Contains more OtherOther +141.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15381.6%

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
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4037.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Rye DV% diff.
Manganese 0.038mg 2.577mg 110%
Saturated fat 16.746g 0.197g 75%
Fiber 0g 15.1g 60%
Calcium 497mg 24mg 47%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0µg 43%
Fats 27.25g 1.63g 39%
Vitamin A 340µg 1µg 38%
Copper 0.021mg 0.367mg 38%
Sodium 800mg 2mg 35%
Iron 0.13mg 2.63mg 31%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 4.27mg 26%
Carbs 0.49g 75.86g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 0.208g 21%
Magnesium 21mg 110mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.316mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.251mg 19%
Protein 20.05g 10.34g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.294mg 16%
Potassium 128mg 510mg 11%
Phosphorus 393mg 332mg 9%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 1.456mg 6%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.65mg 5%
Folate 58µg 38µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.85mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 30.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 5.9µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.767g 2%
Calories 327kcal 338kcal 1%
Selenium 14.5µg 13.9µg 1%
Net carbs 0.49g 60.76g N/A
Sugar 0.49g 0.98g N/A
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.435mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.549g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.