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Limburger vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Limburger and Whey different?

  • Limburger is higher than Whey in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Limburger covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 83% more than Whey.
  • Limburger contains 113 times more Vitamin A RAE than Whey. Limburger contains 340µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Whey contains 3µg.
  • Whey is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, limburger and Whey, sweet, fluid types were used 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.
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Whey
Contains more Calcium +957.4%
Contains more Iron +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +754.3%
Contains more Zinc +1515.4%
Contains more Copper +425%
Contains more Manganese +3700%
Contains more Selenium +663.2%
Contains more Potassium +25.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +957.4%
Contains more Iron +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +754.3%
Contains more Zinc +1515.4%
Contains more Copper +425%
Contains more Manganese +3700%
Contains more Selenium +663.2%
Contains more Potassium +25.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%

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.
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Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +9525%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.4%
Contains more Folate +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +9525%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.4%
Contains more Folate +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whey
Contains more Protein +2258.8%
Contains more Fats +7469.4%
Contains more Other +615.1%
Contains more Carbs +949%
Contains more Water +92.3%
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +2258.8%
Contains more Fats +7469.4%
Contains more Other +615.1%
Contains more Carbs +949%
Contains more Water +92.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whey
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8506%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8506%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Whey Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 5.14g Whey
Protein 20.05g 0.85g Limburger
Fats 27.25g 0.36g Limburger
Carbs 0.49g 5.14g Whey
Calories 327kcal 27kcal Limburger
Sugar 0.49g 5.14g Limburger
Calcium 497mg 47mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg 0.06mg Limburger
Magnesium 21mg 8mg Limburger
Phosphorus 393mg 46mg Limburger
Potassium 128mg 161mg Whey
Sodium 800mg 54mg Whey
Zinc 2.1mg 0.13mg Limburger
Copper 0.021mg 0.004mg Limburger
Manganese 0.038mg 0.001mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 1.9µg Limburger
Vitamin A 1155IU 12IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 3µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.036mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.158mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.074mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.383mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.031mg Limburger
Folate 58µg 1µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.28µg Limburger
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.013mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg 0.054mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.047mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg 0.078mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg 0.068mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg 0.016mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.027mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg 0.046mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg 0.016mg Limburger
Cholesterol 90mg 2mg Whey
Saturated Fat 16.746g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 0.1g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 0.011g Limburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Whey
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
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 746mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.516g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.