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Ricotta vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ricotta and Limburger

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Folate in Limburger is higher than in Ricotta.
  • Limburger covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 42% more than Ricotta.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
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 less SodiumSodium -89.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +81%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +533.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.021mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 27% 2.2% 6% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
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 CholineCholine +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +109.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 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 +520.4%
Contains more WaterWater +48.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.1%
Contains more FatsFats +109.9%
Contains more OtherOther +271.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 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 -50.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +137.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Limburger Opinion
Calories 174kcal 327kcal Limburger
Protein 11.26g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 12.98g 27.25g Limburger
Net carbs 3.04g 0.49g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 0.49g Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 90mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU 20IU Limburger
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Limburger
Calcium 207mg 497mg Limburger
Potassium 105mg 128mg Limburger
Iron 0.38mg 0.13mg Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g 0.49g Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.021mg
Zinc 1.16mg 2.1mg Limburger
Phosphorus 158mg 393mg Limburger
Sodium 84mg 800mg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A 120µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.5µg Limburger
Manganese 0.006mg 0.038mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.158mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.086mg Limburger
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 1.04µg Limburger
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.3µg Limburger
Folate 12µg 58µg Limburger
Choline 17.5mg 15.4mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 16.746g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.495g Limburger
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.517mg 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 0.589mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 1.221mg 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 1.338mg 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.281mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 0.692mg 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.459mg 0.578mg Limburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Limburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
13%
Ricotta
39%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 716mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.451g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.