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Limburger vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Limburger and welsh onion?

  • Limburger is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and selenium, yet welsh onion is higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Welsh onion's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 159% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in welsh onion is lower.
  • The glycemic index of Limburger is lower.

We used Cheese, limburger and Onions, welsh, raw types in this article.

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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 16% 5.4% 19% 46% 23% 14% 21% 2.2% 18% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2661.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +303.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +702%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.6%
Contains more IronIron +838.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +260.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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 90% 0% 10% 0% 13% 21% 7.5% 10% 17% 0% 484% 12% 2.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +458.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +596.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +262.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8308.7%

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
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +955.3%
Contains more FatsFats +6712.5%
Contains more OtherOther +441.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1226.5%
Contains more WaterWater +86.9%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.156 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15267.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +217.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Welsh onion DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.3µg 193.4µg 159%
Saturated fat 16.746g 0.067g 76%
Phosphorus 393mg 49mg 49%
Calcium 497mg 18mg 48%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0µg 43%
Fats 27.25g 0.4g 41%
Vitamin A 340µg 38%
Protein 20.05g 1.9g 36%
Sodium 800mg 17mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.09mg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 27mg 30%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 0.056g 21%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.169mg 20%
Calories 327kcal 34kcal 15%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.52mg 14%
Iron 0.13mg 1.22mg 14%
Folate 58µg 16µg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Copper 0.021mg 0.07mg 5%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.137mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.51mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.156g 2%
Carbs 0.49g 6.5g 2%
Choline 15.4mg 5.3mg 2%
Potassium 128mg 212mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.072mg 1%
Net carbs 0.49g 4.1g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 0.49g 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.081mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0.113mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0.095mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.061mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0.033mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Limburger Welsh onion
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
51%
Welsh onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
17%
Welsh onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 783mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.679g)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Welsh onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170007/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.