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Limburger vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Limburger and tofu

  • Limburger has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin A, while tofu has more iron and manganese.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 80% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in tofu is lower.
  • Tofu has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tofu is 15, while the glycemic index of Limburger is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, limburger and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate.

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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%
Tofu
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 105% 11% 201% 64% 22% 42% 0.91% 79% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +305.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +4023.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +819%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1492.1%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg

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%
Tofu
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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 0.33% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 12% 3.7% 4.1% 11% 0% 6% 11% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +867.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1630.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +87%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.081mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.4µg

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
Tofu
2
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +148.1%
Contains more FatsFats +470.1%
Contains more OtherOther +426.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +281.6%
Contains more WaterWater +74.6%

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
Tofu
2
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.699 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +715%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +445.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Tofu DV% diff.
Saturated fat 16.746g 0.691g 73%
Iron 0.13mg 5.36mg 65%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0µg 43%
Phosphorus 393mg 97mg 42%
Vitamin A 340µg 38%
Fats 27.25g 4.78g 35%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.052mg 35%
Sodium 800mg 7mg 34%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.605mg 25%
Protein 20.05g 8.08g 24%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.068mg 22%
Copper 0.021mg 0.193mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 1.056g 19%
Calcium 497mg 350mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 2.699g 15%
Calories 327kcal 76kcal 13%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.8mg 12%
Folate 58µg 15µg 11%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.9µg 10%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.047mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 28.8mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 30mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0.49g 1.57g N/A
Carbs 0.49g 1.87g 0%
Potassium 128mg 121mg 0%
Sugar 0.49g 0.62g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.081mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.195mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.12mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0.402mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.435mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0.713mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0.108mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.428mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0.446mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0.221mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Tofu
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
6%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 793mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172476/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.