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Soy sauce vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between soy sauce and Limburger?

  • Soy sauce is higher in manganese, yet Limburger is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin A.
  • Soy sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 204% more.
  • Soy sauce has 27 times more manganese than Limburger. While soy sauce has 1.018mg of manganese, Limburger has only 0.038mg.
  • The amount of sodium in Limburger is lower.
  • The glycemic index of soy sauce is lower.

We used Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Cheese, limburger types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
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 +252.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +239.8%
Contains more IronIron +1015.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2578.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1406.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +141.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2800%

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% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1289.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +314.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 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 +906.1%
Contains more WaterWater +46.9%
Contains more OtherOther +301.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +146.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4680.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 21% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9679.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce Limburger DV% diff.
Sodium 5493mg 800mg 204%
Saturated fat 0.073g 16.746g 76%
Calcium 33mg 497mg 46%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.04µg 43%
Manganese 1.018mg 0.038mg 43%
Fats 0.57g 27.25g 41%
Vitamin A 0µg 340µg 38%
Phosphorus 166mg 393mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.503mg 26%
Selenium 0.5µg 14.5µg 25%
Protein 8.14g 20.05g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 8.606g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 1.177mg 18%
Iron 1.45mg 0.13mg 17%
Calories 53kcal 327kcal 14%
Magnesium 74mg 21mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.196mg 0.158mg 13%
Zinc 0.87mg 2.1mg 11%
Folate 14µg 58µg 11%
Potassium 435mg 128mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 0.086mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.08mg 4%
Fiber 0.8g 0g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g 0.495g 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Copper 0.043mg 0.021mg 2%
Carbs 4.93g 0.49g 1%
Choline 18.3mg 15.4mg 1%
Net carbs 4.13g 0.49g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.318mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 0.537mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.353mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 0.332mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.174mg 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soy sauce 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
12%
Soy sauce
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Soy sauce
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.673g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 4693mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.