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Limburger vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Limburger and Tilsit cheese

  • Limburger has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, however, Tilsit cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Tilsit cheese covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 44% more than Limburger.
  • Tilsit cheese contains 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Limburger. Limburger contains 1.177mg of Vitamin B5, while Tilsit cheese contains 0.346mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, limburger and Cheese, tilsit.

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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 Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +96.9%
Contains more Manganese +192.3%
Contains more Calcium +40.8%
Contains more Iron +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.2%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Equal in Sodium - 753
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 10% 215% 6% 99% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +96.9%
Contains more Manganese +192.3%
Contains more Calcium +40.8%
Contains more Iron +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.2%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Equal in Sodium - 753
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.3%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +101.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1045
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 5% 15% 0% 20% 117% 3% 71% 20% 44% 130% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 16% 83% 4% 21% 15% 15% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.3%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +101.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1045

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +283.7%
Contains more Other +28.5%
Equal in Fats - 25.98
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +283.7%
Contains more Other +28.5%
Equal in Fats - 25.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.775
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.721 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.775

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Tilsit cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 1.88g Tilsit cheese
Protein 20.05g 24.41g Tilsit cheese
Fats 27.25g 25.98g Limburger
Carbs 0.49g 1.88g Tilsit cheese
Calories 327kcal 340kcal Tilsit cheese
Sugar 0.49g Tilsit cheese
Calcium 497mg 700mg Tilsit cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.23mg Tilsit cheese
Magnesium 21mg 13mg Limburger
Phosphorus 393mg 500mg Tilsit cheese
Potassium 128mg 65mg Limburger
Sodium 800mg 753mg Tilsit cheese
Zinc 2.1mg 3.5mg Tilsit cheese
Copper 0.021mg 0.026mg Tilsit cheese
Manganese 0.038mg 0.013mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1155IU 1045IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 249µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.061mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.359mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.205mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.346mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.065mg Limburger
Folate 58µg 20µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 2.1µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.352mg Tilsit cheese
Threonine 0.739mg 0.899mg Tilsit cheese
Isoleucine 1.219mg 1.484mg Tilsit cheese
Leucine 2.093mg 2.548mg Tilsit cheese
Lysine 1.675mg 2.039mg Tilsit cheese
Methionine 0.619mg 0.754mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 1.358mg Tilsit cheese
Valine 1.439mg 1.752mg Tilsit cheese
Histidine 0.578mg 0.704mg Tilsit cheese
Cholesterol 90mg 102mg Limburger
Saturated Fat 16.746g 16.775g Limburger
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 7.136g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.721g Tilsit cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Limburger Tilsit cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
41%
Limburger
40%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.