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Parmesan vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Parmesan and Limburger?

  • Parmesan is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, yet Limburger is richer in Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A.
  • Parmesan's daily need coverage for Sodium is 44% higher.
  • Parmesan has 2 times more Selenium than Limburger. Parmesan has 34.4µg of Selenium, while Limburger has 14.5µg.
  • Limburger contains less Sodium.

We used Cheese, parmesan, grated and Cheese, limburger 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 24% 256% 16% 18% 13% 115% 269% 235% 9.3% 188%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +61.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.6%
Contains more IronIron +276.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.7%

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% 58% 11% 15% 6.5% 83% 1.5% 27% 19% 175% 4.3% 4.5% 7.7%
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% 69% 4.6% 15% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +161.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +866.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.086mg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 28% 14% 23% 7%
Protein: 28.42 g
Fats: 27.84 g
Carbs: 13.91 g
Water: 22.65 g
Other: 7.18 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 ProteinProtein +41.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2738.8%
Contains more OtherOther +89.4%
Contains more WaterWater +113.8%
~equal in Fats ~27.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 15.371 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.386 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +180%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~16.746g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmesan Limburger Opinion
Calories 420kcal 327kcal Parmesan
Protein 28.42g 20.05g Parmesan
Fats 27.84g 27.25g Parmesan
Net carbs 13.91g 0.49g Parmesan
Carbs 13.91g 0.49g Parmesan
Cholesterol 86mg 90mg Parmesan
Vitamin D 21IU 20IU Parmesan
Magnesium 34mg 21mg Parmesan
Calcium 853mg 497mg Parmesan
Potassium 180mg 128mg Parmesan
Iron 0.49mg 0.13mg Parmesan
Sugar 0.07g 0.49g Parmesan
Copper 0.04mg 0.021mg Parmesan
Zinc 4.2mg 2.1mg Parmesan
Phosphorus 627mg 393mg Parmesan
Sodium 1804mg 800mg Limburger
Vitamin A 974IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A 262µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.23mg Parmesan
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Manganese 0.071mg 0.038mg Parmesan
Selenium 34.4µg 14.5µg Parmesan
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.08mg 0.158mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.086mg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.4µg 1.04µg Parmesan
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.3µg Limburger
Folate 6µg 58µg Limburger
Trans Fat 0.876g Limburger
Choline 14.1mg 15.4mg Limburger
Saturated Fat 15.371g 16.746g Parmesan
Monounsaturated Fat 7.13g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.386g 0.495g Parmesan
Tryptophan 0.383mg 0.289mg Parmesan
Threonine 1.075mg 0.739mg Parmesan
Isoleucine 1.455mg 1.219mg Parmesan
Leucine 2.747mg 2.093mg Parmesan
Lysine 2.201mg 1.675mg Parmesan
Methionine 0.751mg 0.619mg Parmesan
Phenylalanine 1.538mg 1.116mg Parmesan
Valine 1.865mg 1.439mg Parmesan
Histidine 0.806mg 0.578mg Parmesan
Omega-3 - ALA 0.102g Parmesan
Omega-3 - DPA 0.015g 0g Parmesan
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.87g Parmesan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmesan 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
32%
Parmesan
39%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Parmesan
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.375g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 1004mg)
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. Parmesan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171247/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.