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Turkey egg vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey egg and Limburger

  • Turkey egg has more Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, however, Limburger is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A.
  • Turkey egg covers your daily Cholesterol needs 281% more than Limburger.
  • Limburger contains 32 times less Iron than Turkey egg. Turkey egg contains 4.1mg of Iron, while Limburger contains 0.13mg.
  • Limburger has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw 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 9.3% 30% 13% 154% 21% 43% 73% 20% 5% 187%
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 +3053.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +195.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +402%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.2%
~equal in Potassium ~128mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.038mg

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% 33% 0% 0% 28% 108% 0.45% 113% 30% 211% 0% 53% 0%
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 Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +62.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +558.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.503mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 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 +134.7%
Contains more WaterWater +49.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.6%
Contains more FatsFats +129.4%
Contains more OtherOther +379.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 -78.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +234.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +88.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey egg Limburger Opinion
Calories 171kcal 327kcal Limburger
Protein 13.68g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 11.88g 27.25g Limburger
Net carbs 1.15g 0.49g Turkey egg
Carbs 1.15g 0.49g Turkey egg
Cholesterol 933mg 90mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU Limburger
Magnesium 13mg 21mg Limburger
Calcium 99mg 497mg Limburger
Potassium 142mg 128mg Turkey egg
Iron 4.1mg 0.13mg Turkey egg
Sugar 0.49g Turkey egg
Copper 0.062mg 0.021mg Turkey egg
Zinc 1.58mg 2.1mg Limburger
Phosphorus 170mg 393mg Limburger
Sodium 151mg 800mg Turkey egg
Vitamin A 554IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A 166µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg Limburger
Manganese 0.038mg 0.038mg
Selenium 34.3µg 14.5µg Turkey egg
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.08mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B2 0.47mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.158mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 1.889mg 1.177mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.086mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 1.04µg Turkey egg
Vitamin K 2.3µg Limburger
Folate 71µg 58µg Turkey egg
Choline 15.4mg Limburger
Saturated Fat 3.632g 16.746g Turkey egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.571g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.495g Turkey egg
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.672mg 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 0.855mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 1.201mg 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 0.924mg 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.442mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 0.773mg 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 0.985mg 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.33mg 0.578mg Limburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey egg 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
44%
Turkey egg
39%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Turkey egg
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg contains less Sodium (difference - 649mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 843mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.