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Limburger vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Limburger and chia seeds

  • The amount of fiber, manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1 in chia seeds is higher than in Limburger.
  • Chia seeds cover your daily fiber needs 138% more than Limburger.
  • Chia seeds have 5 times less saturated fat than Limburger. Limburger has 16.746g of saturated fat, while chia seeds have 3.33g.
  • Limburger has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Limburger is 27, while the glycemic index of chia seeds is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, limburger and Seeds, chia seeds, 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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1495.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +218%
Contains more IronIron +5838.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +4300%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7065.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +280.7%

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +195.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5488.6%

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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.2%
Contains more WaterWater +734.8%
Contains more FatsFats +12.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8495.9%
Contains more OtherOther +26.6%

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +272.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4680.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Limburger Chia seeds
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 23.665g 154%
Fiber 0g 34.4g 138%
Manganese 0.038mg 2.723mg 117%
Copper 0.021mg 0.924mg 100%
Iron 0.13mg 7.72mg 95%
Magnesium 21mg 335mg 75%
Selenium 14.5µg 55.2µg 74%
Phosphorus 393mg 860mg 67%
Saturated fat 16.746g 3.33g 61%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 8.83mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.62mg 45%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0µg 43%
Vitamin A 340µg 38%
Sodium 800mg 16mg 34%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.17mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 24%
Zinc 2.1mg 4.58mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 2.309g 16%
Carbs 0.49g 42.12g 14%
Calcium 497mg 631mg 13%
Calories 327kcal 486kcal 8%
Potassium 128mg 407mg 8%
Protein 20.05g 16.54g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 7%
Fats 27.25g 30.74g 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Folate 58µg 49µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.5mg 2%
Net carbs 0.49g 7.72g N/A
Sugar 0.49g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Limburger Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 784mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.416g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.