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Limburger vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Limburger and teff?

  • Limburger is richer in calcium, yet teff is richer in manganese, iron, copper, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 400% higher.
  • Limburger has 67 times more sodium than teff. Limburger has 800mg of sodium, while teff has 12mg.

We used Cheese, limburger and Teff, uncooked types in this comparison.

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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%
Teff
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 54% 38% 286% 270% 99% 184% 1.6% 1205% 24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +229.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +776.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +233.6%
Contains more IronIron +5769.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +3757.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24215.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~429mg

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%
Teff
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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% 1.6% 0% 98% 62% 63% 57% 111% 0% 4.8% 0% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2028.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +460.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

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
Teff
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13% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 13.3 g
Fats: 2.38 g
Carbs: 73.13 g
Water: 8.82 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1045%
Contains more WaterWater +449%
Contains more OtherOther +59.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14824.5%

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
Teff
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21% 28% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1361.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Teff DV% diff.
Manganese 0.038mg 9.24mg 400%
Iron 0.13mg 7.63mg 94%
Copper 0.021mg 0.81mg 88%
Saturated fat 16.746g 0.449g 74%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 43%
Magnesium 21mg 184mg 39%
Fats 27.25g 2.38g 38%
Vitamin A 340µg 0µg 38%
Sodium 800mg 12mg 34%
Calcium 497mg 180mg 32%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.482mg 30%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.39mg 26%
Carbs 0.49g 73.13g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 0.589g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 3.363mg 20%
Selenium 14.5µg 4.4µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.27mg 18%
Folate 58µg 15%
Starch 36.56g 15%
Protein 20.05g 13.3g 14%
Zinc 2.1mg 3.63mg 14%
Potassium 128mg 427mg 9%
Phosphorus 393mg 429mg 5%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.942mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 1.071g 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Calories 327kcal 367kcal 2%
Fructose 0.47g 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 0.49g 65.13g N/A
Sugar 0.49g 1.84g N/A
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.9µg 0%
Choline 15.4mg 13.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.139mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0.51mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 1.068mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0.376mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0.428mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.698mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0.686mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0.301mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Teff
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
31%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
229%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 788mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.297g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169747/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.