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Limburger vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Limburger and soy sauce?

  • Limburger is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin A, yet soy sauce is higher in manganese.
  • Soy sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 204% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in soy sauce is lower.
  • The glycemic index of soy sauce is lower.

We used Cheese, limburger and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) types in this article.

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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 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1406.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +141.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2800%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +239.8%
Contains more IronIron +1015.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2578.9%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1289.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.8%
~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
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +146.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4680.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +906.1%
Contains more WaterWater +46.9%
Contains more OtherOther +301.3%

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
17% 21% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9679.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Soy sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 800mg 5493mg 204%
Saturated fat 16.746g 0.073g 76%
Calcium 497mg 33mg 46%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0µg 43%
Manganese 0.038mg 1.018mg 43%
Fats 27.25g 0.57g 41%
Vitamin A 340µg 0µg 38%
Phosphorus 393mg 166mg 32%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.165mg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.5µg 25%
Protein 20.05g 8.14g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 0.088g 21%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.297mg 18%
Iron 0.13mg 1.45mg 17%
Calories 327kcal 53kcal 14%
Magnesium 21mg 74mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 2.196mg 13%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.87mg 11%
Folate 58µg 14µg 11%
Potassium 128mg 435mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.148mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.033mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.263g 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Copper 0.021mg 0.043mg 2%
Carbs 0.49g 4.93g 1%
Choline 15.4mg 18.3mg 1%
Net carbs 0.49g 4.13g N/A
Sugar 0.49g 0.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.318mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0.537mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.353mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0.332mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0.174mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Soy sauce
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
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.673g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 4693mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.