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Limburger vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Limburger and thyme

  • Limburger has more vitamin B12 and phosphorus; however, thyme is higher in iron, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin A, copper, and fiber.
  • Thyme covers your daily need for iron, 217% more than Limburger.
  • Thyme has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of thyme is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, limburger and Thyme, fresh.

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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%
Thyme
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +16%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +270.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +661.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +375.8%
Contains more IronIron +13323.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2542.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4423.7%

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%
Thyme
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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 534% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1054.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +304.7%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.471mg

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
Thyme
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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +260.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1522%
Contains more OtherOther +18.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4889.8%
Contains more WaterWater +34.5%

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
Thyme
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10524.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.532g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 0.13mg 17.45mg 217%
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg 178%
Saturated fat 16.746g 0.467g 74%
Manganese 0.038mg 1.719mg 73%
Copper 0.021mg 0.555mg 59%
Fiber 0g 14g 56%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0µg 43%
Phosphorus 393mg 106mg 41%
Fats 27.25g 1.68g 39%
Sodium 800mg 9mg 34%
Magnesium 21mg 160mg 33%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Protein 20.05g 5.56g 29%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 0.081g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.348mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.409mg 15%
Potassium 128mg 609mg 14%
Calories 327kcal 101kcal 11%
Vitamin A 340µg 238µg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 1.824mg 10%
Calcium 497mg 405mg 9%
Carbs 0.49g 24.45g 8%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Folate 58µg 45µg 3%
Zinc 2.1mg 1.81mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.048mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.471mg 2%
Net carbs 0.49g 10.45g N/A
Sugar 0.49g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.532g 0%
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Thyme
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
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.279g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.