Monterey Jack vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are monterey Jack and Limburger different?
- Monterey Jack is higher in calcium, zinc, and iron; however, Limburger is richer in vitamin B5, folate, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for monterey Jack is 25% higher.
- Monterey Jack contains 6 times more iron than Limburger. While monterey Jack contains 0.72mg of iron, Limburger contains only 0.13mg.
- Limburger has less saturated fat.
Cheese, monterey and Cheese, limburger are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +453.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +245.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +71.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +460.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +222.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
Protein:
20.05 g
Fats:
27.25 g
Carbs:
0.49 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
3.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~27.25g
~equal in
Other
~3.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.899 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.495 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.606g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 746mg | 497mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 1.177mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 340µg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 19.066g | 16.746g | 11% |
| Folate | 18µg | 58µg | 10% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 800mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 1.04µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.503mg | 9% |
| Protein | 24.48g | 20.05g | 9% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 2.1mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 393mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Fats | 30.28g | 27.25g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 0.495g | 3% |
| Calories | 373kcal | 327kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 128mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.086mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.68g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0.68g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 90mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 20IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.751g | 8.606g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.871mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 1.219mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.344mg | 2.093mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.037mg | 1.675mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.619mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.635mg | 1.439mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.859mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
26%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Limburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)