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Limburger vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Limburger and turkey meat

  • Limburger has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B2; however, turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, and choline.
  • Limburger covers your daily saturated fat needs 73% more than turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat has 36 times less calcium than Limburger. Limburger has 497mg of calcium, while turkey meat has 14mg.
  • Turkey meat contains less saturated fat.
  • Limburger has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Limburger is 27, while the glycemic index of turkey meat is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, limburger and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +171.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.7%
Contains more IronIron +738.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +342.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.5%

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.
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%
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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5958.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +616.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +467.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.02µg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +268.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +716.7%
Contains more OtherOther +689.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.4%
Contains more WaterWater +31.2%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +225.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +328.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Turkey meat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 16.746g 2.155g 66%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 9.573mg 59%
Calcium 497mg 14mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.616mg 41%
Vitamin A 340µg 12µg 36%
Fats 27.25g 7.39g 31%
Sodium 800mg 103mg 30%
Selenium 14.5µg 29.8µg 28%
Phosphorus 393mg 223mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.281mg 17%
Protein 20.05g 28.55g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 2.647g 15%
Choline 15.4mg 87.4mg 13%
Folate 58µg 9µg 12%
Iron 0.13mg 1.09mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 2.119g 11%
Copper 0.021mg 0.093mg 8%
Calories 327kcal 189kcal 7%
Cholesterol 90mg 109mg 6%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.948mg 5%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.48mg 3%
Potassium 128mg 239mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.045mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.02µg 1%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin D 20IU 15IU 1%
Carbs 0.49g 0.06g 0%
Net carbs 0.49g 0.06g N/A
Sugar 0.49g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Limburger Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 697mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.