Limburger vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Limburger and Swiss cheese
- Limburger has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Swiss cheese has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Swiss cheese is 84% higher.
- Swiss cheese has 6 times less Folate than Limburger. Limburger has 58µg of Folate, while Swiss cheese has 10µg.
- Swiss cheese is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, limburger and Cheese, swiss.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +77.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +79.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +106.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +627.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +146.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +233.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +64.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +160.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +194.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.05 g
Fats:
27.25 g
Carbs:
0.49 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
3.79 g
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +193.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.495 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +170.9% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~18.227g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.046g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 327kcal | 393kcal |
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| Protein | 20.05g | 26.96g |
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| Fats | 27.25g | 30.99g |
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| Net carbs | 0.49g | 1.44g |
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| Carbs | 0.49g | 1.44g |
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| Cholesterol | 90mg | 93mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 33mg |
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| Calcium | 497mg | 890mg |
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| Potassium | 128mg | 72mg |
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| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.13mg | |
| Sugar | 0.49g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.047mg |
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| Zinc | 2.1mg | 4.37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 393mg | 574mg |
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| Sodium | 800mg | 187mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1155IU | 1047IU |
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| Vitamin A | 340µg | 288µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.026mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.503mg | 0.302mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.158mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.177mg | 0.353mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.086mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 3.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.4µg |
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| Folate | 58µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.987g |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 16.746g | 18.227g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.606g | 8.046g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.495g | 1.341g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.289mg | 0.401mg |
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| Threonine | 0.739mg | 1.038mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.219mg | 1.537mg |
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| Leucine | 2.093mg | 2.959mg |
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| Lysine | 1.675mg | 2.585mg |
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| Methionine | 0.619mg | 0.784mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.116mg | 1.662mg |
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| Valine | 1.439mg | 2.139mg |
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| Histidine | 0.578mg | 1.065mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.018g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
39%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 613mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.481g)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)