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Limburger vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Limburger and wheat gluten?

  • Limburger is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin A, yet wheat gluten is richer in iron and selenium.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 82% higher.
  • Wheat gluten contains less cholesterol.
  • Limburger has a lower glycemic index than wheat gluten.

We used Cheese, limburger and Vital wheat gluten types in this comparison.

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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 18% 43% 8.8% 195% 61% 23% 111% 3.8% 0% 217%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more IronIron +3900%
Contains more CopperCopper +766.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +173.8%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more FatsFats +1373%
Contains more WaterWater +490.5%
Contains more OtherOther +279%
Contains more ProteinProtein +274.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2714.3%

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
22% 13% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5416.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Wheat gluten DV% diff.
Protein 20.05g 75.16g 110%
Saturated fat 16.746g 0.272g 75%
Iron 0.13mg 5.2mg 63%
Selenium 14.5µg 39.7µg 46%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0µg 43%
Fats 27.25g 1.85g 39%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0mg 39%
Vitamin A 340µg 0µg 38%
Calcium 497mg 142mg 36%
Sodium 800mg 29mg 34%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 0.156g 21%
Phosphorus 393mg 260mg 19%
Copper 0.021mg 0.182mg 18%
Folate 58µg 0µg 15%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.85mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0mg 7%
Carbs 0.49g 13.79g 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.81g 2%
Calories 327kcal 370kcal 2%
Manganese 0.038mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 128mg 100mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 0.49g 13.19g N/A
Sugar 0.49g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 771mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.474g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.