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Minestrone vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between minestrone and Limburger

  • Minestrone contains less phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, zinc, and folate than Limburger.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for Limburger is 83% higher.
  • Minestrone has a higher glycemic index than Limburger.

Food types used in this article are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Cheese, limburger.

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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 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
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%
Contains more IronIron +192.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3450%
Contains more ZincZinc +577.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1608.7%
~equal in Potassium ~128mg

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 1.7% 16% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +593.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2694.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +740.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +286.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +851%
Contains more WaterWater +88.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1032.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2520.2%
Contains more OtherOther +215.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2867.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.495g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Minestrone Limburger
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 Minestrone Limburger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.23g 16.746g 75%
Phosphorus 23mg 393mg 53%
Calcium 14mg 497mg 48%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.04µg 43%
Fats 1.04g 27.25g 40%
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.503mg 37%
Protein 1.77g 20.05g 37%
Vitamin A 49µg 340µg 32%
Cholesterol 1mg 90mg 30%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Sodium 254mg 800mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 8.606g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 1.177mg 21%
Zinc 0.31mg 2.1mg 16%
Calories 34kcal 327kcal 15%
Folate 15µg 58µg 11%
Manganese 0.152mg 0.038mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.08mg 5%
Magnesium 3mg 21mg 4%
Copper 0.051mg 0.021mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Iron 0.38mg 0.13mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.086mg 3%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.158mg 1%
Carbs 4.66g 0.49g 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.26g 0.49g N/A
Potassium 130mg 128mg 0%
Sugar 0.49g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.495g 0%
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.043mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 0.076mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Minestrone Limburger
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
5%
Minestrone
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.516g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/nutrients
  2. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.