Provolone vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are provolone and Limburger different?
- Provolone is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc; however, Limburger is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for provolone is 26% higher.
- Provolone contains 2 times more zinc than Limburger. While provolone contains 3.23mg of zinc, Limburger contains only 2.1mg.
- Provolone has less cholesterol.
Cheese, provolone 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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +280% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +40.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +321.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +480% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +336.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~27.25g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.4% |
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 756mg | 497mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.46µg | 1.04µg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 496mg | 393mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.476mg | 1.177mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.503mg | 14% |
| Folate | 10µg | 58µg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 236µg | 340µg | 12% |
| Protein | 25.58g | 20.05g | 11% |
| Zinc | 3.23mg | 2.1mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 90mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.019mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.393g | 8.606g | 3% |
| Sodium | 876mg | 800mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 17.078g | 16.746g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.769g | 0.495g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.086mg | 1% |
| Calories | 351kcal | 327kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Fats | 26.62g | 27.25g | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.14g | 0.49g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.14g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 20IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 128mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.156mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.345mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.982mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.091mg | 1.219mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.297mg | 2.093mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.646mg | 1.675mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.686mg | 0.619mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.287mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.64mg | 1.439mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.115mg | 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
32%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Limburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.332g)
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)