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Turmeric vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between turmeric and Limburger?

  • Turmeric is higher in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, and magnesium, yet Limburger is higher in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 859% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in turmeric is lower.
  • The glycemic index of turmeric is lower.

We used Spices, turmeric, ground 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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
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 +890.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1525%
Contains more IronIron +42207.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +6090.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52005.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +195.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.9%

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1826.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +754.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +482.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +190%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 +13602%
Contains more OtherOther +86.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.1%
Contains more FatsFats +738.5%
Contains more WaterWater +276.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 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 -89%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1816.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Limburger DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.038mg 859%
Iron 55mg 0.13mg 686%
Copper 1.3mg 0.021mg 142%
Fiber 22.7g 0g 91%
Saturated fat 1.838g 16.746g 68%
Potassium 2080mg 128mg 57%
Magnesium 208mg 21mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.04µg 43%
Vitamin A 0µg 340µg 38%
Fats 3.25g 27.25g 37%
Sodium 27mg 800mg 34%
Calcium 168mg 497mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.23mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.503mg 27%
Zinc 4.5mg 2.1mg 22%
Carbs 67.14g 0.49g 22%
Protein 9.68g 20.05g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 8.606g 20%
Selenium 6.2µg 14.5µg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 1.177mg 13%
Phosphorus 299mg 393mg 13%
Folate 20µg 58µg 10%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 2.3µg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.158mg 7%
Choline 49.2mg 15.4mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.495g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.086mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.08mg 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Calories 312kcal 327kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 0.49g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 0.49g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.578mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric 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
23%
Turmeric
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 773mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.908g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.72g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.