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Spread vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spread and Limburger different?

  • Spread is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Limburger is richer in Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Limburger is 73% higher.
  • Spread contains 8 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Limburger. While Spread contains 3.98g of Polyunsaturated fat, Limburger contains only 0.495g.
  • Spread has less Saturated Fat.

Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat 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 Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +966.7%
Equal in Sodium - 800
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +966.7%
Equal in Sodium - 800

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.
Spread
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Contains more Vitamin A +288.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +434.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
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 A +288.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +434.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +66.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +59.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +83.1%
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 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 Water +66.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +59.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +83.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +704%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.2%
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +704%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.49g Limburger
Protein 0g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 17.1g 27.25g Limburger
Carbs 0g 0.49g Limburger
Calories 158kcal 327kcal Limburger
Sugar 0g 0.49g Spread
Calcium 497mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg Limburger
Magnesium 21mg Limburger
Phosphorus 0mg 393mg Limburger
Potassium 12mg 128mg Limburger
Sodium 755mg 800mg Spread
Zinc 2.1mg Limburger
Copper 0.021mg Limburger
Manganese 0.038mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg Limburger
Vitamin A 4489IU 1155IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.23mg Spread
Vitamin D 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin B1 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg Limburger
Folate 58µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg Limburger
Vitamin K 12.3µg 2.3µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg Limburger
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Limburger
Saturated Fat 2.22g 16.746g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 0.495g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread 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
28%
Spread
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.526g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3)
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

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.