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Limburger vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Limburger and Saffron

  • Limburger has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, while Saffron has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1233% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Saffron is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, limburger and Spices, saffron.

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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 Calcium +347.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +56%
Contains more Zinc +92.7%
Contains more Selenium +158.9%
Contains more Iron +8438.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1157.1%
Contains more Potassium +1246.9%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Copper +1461.9%
Contains more Manganese +74657.9%
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 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Calcium +347.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +56%
Contains more Zinc +92.7%
Contains more Selenium +158.9%
Contains more Iron +8438.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1157.1%
Contains more Potassium +1246.9%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Copper +1461.9%
Contains more Manganese +74657.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +824.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1074.4%
Contains more Folate +60.3%
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 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +824.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1074.4%
Contains more Folate +60.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +75.4%
Contains more Fats +365.8%
Contains more Water +306.9%
Contains more Carbs +13240.8%
Contains more Other +43.8%
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Protein +75.4%
Contains more Fats +365.8%
Contains more Water +306.9%
Contains more Carbs +13240.8%
Contains more Other +43.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1906.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +317.6%
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1906.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +317.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Limburger Saffron
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 20.05g 11.43g Limburger
Fats 27.25g 5.85g Limburger
Carbs 0.49g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 327kcal 310kcal Limburger
Sugar 0.49g Saffron
Fiber 0g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 497mg 111mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 21mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 393mg 252mg Limburger
Potassium 128mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 800mg 148mg Saffron
Zinc 2.1mg 1.09mg Limburger
Copper 0.021mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.038mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 14.5µg 5.6µg Limburger
Vitamin A 1155IU 530IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 27µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Limburger
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.267mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 58µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0µg Limburger
Vitamin K 2.3µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg Limburger
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 16.746g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 0.429g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Limburger Saffron
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
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 652mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.