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Limburger vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Limburger and Wakame

  • Limburger has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, however, Wakame is higher in Manganese, Folate, Copper, and Iron.
  • Limburger covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 83% more than Wakame.
  • Wakame has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, limburger and Seaweed, wakame, raw.

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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.
Limburger
Limburger
6
:
4
Wakame
Wakame
Contains more Calcium +231.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +391.3%
Contains more Potassium +156%
Contains more Zinc +452.6%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Contains more Iron +1576.9%
Contains more Magnesium +409.5%
Contains more Copper +1252.4%
Contains more Manganese +3584.2%
Equal in Sodium - 872
Limburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Wakame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Calcium +231.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +391.3%
Contains more Potassium +156%
Contains more Zinc +452.6%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Contains more Iron +1576.9%
Contains more Magnesium +409.5%
Contains more Copper +1252.4%
Contains more Manganese +3584.2%
Equal in Sodium - 872

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.
Limburger
Limburger
7
:
5
Wakame
Wakame
Contains more Vitamin A +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +912.7%
Contains more Folate +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +130.4%
Limburger
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%
Wakame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +912.7%
Contains more Folate +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +130.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Limburger
Limburger
2
:
3
Wakame
Wakame
Contains more Protein +561.7%
Contains more Fats +4157.8%
Contains more Carbs +1765.3%
Contains more Water +65.2%
Contains more Other +90%
Limburger
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Wakame
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Protein +561.7%
Contains more Fats +4157.8%
Contains more Carbs +1765.3%
Contains more Water +65.2%
Contains more Other +90%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Limburger
Limburger
2
:
1
Wakame
Wakame
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14737.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Limburger
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Wakame
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14737.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 8.64g Wakame
Protein 20.05g 3.03g Limburger
Fats 27.25g 0.64g Limburger
Carbs 0.49g 9.14g Wakame
Calories 327kcal 45kcal Limburger
Sugar 0.49g 0.65g Limburger
Fiber 0g 0.5g Wakame
Calcium 497mg 150mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg 2.18mg Wakame
Magnesium 21mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 393mg 80mg Limburger
Potassium 128mg 50mg Limburger
Sodium 800mg 872mg Limburger
Zinc 2.1mg 0.38mg Limburger
Copper 0.021mg 0.284mg Wakame
Manganese 0.038mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 14.5µg 0.7µg Limburger
Vitamin A 1155IU 360IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 18µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1mg Wakame
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Limburger
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.06mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 1.6mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.697mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.002mg Limburger
Folate 58µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0µg Limburger
Vitamin K 2.3µg 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.035mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg 0.165mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.087mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg 0.257mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg 0.112mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg 0.063mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.112mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg 0.209mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg 0.015mg Limburger
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 16.746g 0.13g Wakame
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 0.058g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.218g Limburger

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Limburger Wakame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
41%
Limburger
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.616g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.