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Limburger vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Limburger and safflower

  • Limburger has more vitamin B12 and calcium; however, safflower is higher in copper, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B5.
  • Safflower covers your daily copper needs 192% more than Limburger.
  • Safflower has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, limburger and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +537.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1581%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +436.7%
Contains more IronIron +3669.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +8219%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5200%

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 0% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1345.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1260.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +175.9%
~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
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.9%
Contains more WaterWater +761.6%
Contains more FatsFats +41.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6898%
Contains more OtherOther +44.1%

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
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5601.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Safflower DV% diff.
Copper 0.021mg 1.747mg 192%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 28.223g 185%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 1.163mg 90%
Manganese 0.038mg 2.014mg 86%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 1.17mg 83%
Magnesium 21mg 353mg 79%
Iron 0.13mg 4.9mg 60%
Saturated fat 16.746g 3.682g 59%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 4.03mg 57%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0µg 43%
Calcium 497mg 78mg 42%
Vitamin A 340µg 3µg 37%
Phosphorus 393mg 644mg 36%
Sodium 800mg 3mg 35%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Zinc 2.1mg 5.05mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Folate 58µg 160µg 26%
Fats 27.25g 38.45g 17%
Potassium 128mg 687mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 2.284mg 13%
Carbs 0.49g 34.29g 11%
Calories 327kcal 517kcal 10%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 4.848g 9%
Protein 20.05g 16.18g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.415mg 7%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Net carbs 0.49g 34.29g N/A
Sugar 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.806mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0.452mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Safflower
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
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 797mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.