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Powdered milk vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Powdered milk and Limburger?

  • Limburger has less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Choline, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6 than Powdered milk.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 92% higher.
  • Powdered milk has 10 times more Potassium than Limburger. Powdered milk has 1330mg of Potassium, while Limburger has 128mg.
  • Powdered milk contains less Sodium.

We used Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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.
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
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Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Calcium +83.5%
Contains more Iron +261.5%
Contains more Magnesium +304.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.5%
Contains more Potassium +939.1%
Contains less Sodium -53.6%
Contains more Zinc +59%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.038
Powdered milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Limburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +83.5%
Contains more Iron +261.5%
Contains more Magnesium +304.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.5%
Contains more Potassium +939.1%
Contains less Sodium -53.6%
Contains more Zinc +59%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.038

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.
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
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Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Vitamin E +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.7%
Contains more Folate +56.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
Powdered milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
Limburger
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.7%
Contains more Folate +56.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
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Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Protein +31.3%
Contains more Carbs +7740.8%
Contains more Other +60.4%
Contains more Water +1860.3%
Equal in Fats - 27.25
Powdered milk
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Limburger
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 Protein +31.3%
Contains more Carbs +7740.8%
Contains more Other +60.4%
Contains more Water +1860.3%
Equal in Fats - 27.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
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Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.746
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.606
Powdered milk
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Limburger
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.746
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.606

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 38.42g 0.49g Powdered milk
Protein 26.32g 20.05g Powdered milk
Fats 26.71g 27.25g Limburger
Carbs 38.42g 0.49g Powdered milk
Calories 496kcal 327kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 38.42g 0.49g Limburger
Calcium 912mg 497mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.47mg 0.13mg Powdered milk
Magnesium 85mg 21mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 776mg 393mg Powdered milk
Potassium 1330mg 128mg Powdered milk
Sodium 371mg 800mg Powdered milk
Zinc 3.34mg 2.1mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.08mg 0.021mg Powdered milk
Manganese 0.04mg 0.038mg Powdered milk
Selenium 16.3µg 14.5µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 934IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 258µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.23mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.08mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.503mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.158mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 1.177mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.086mg Powdered milk
Folate 37µg 58µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 1.04µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.3µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.289mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg 0.739mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg 1.219mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg 2.093mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg 1.675mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.66mg 0.619mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 1.116mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.762mg 1.439mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg 0.578mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 97mg 90mg Limburger
Saturated Fat 16.742g 16.746g Powdered milk
Monounsaturated Fat 7.924g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.495g Powdered milk

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Powdered milk Limburger
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
93%
Powdered milk
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.0039999999999978g)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.93g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.