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Winter melon vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Winter melon and Limburger?

  • Limburger is richer than Winter melon in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 84% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Winter melon is lower.

We used Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw 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.
Winter melon
Winter melon
4
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6
Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Iron +207.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Contains more Manganese +52.6%
Contains more Calcium +2515.8%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +1968.4%
Contains more Potassium +2033.3%
Contains more Zinc +244.3%
Contains more Selenium +7150%
Equal in Copper - 0.021
Winter melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Limburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +207.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Contains more Manganese +52.6%
Contains more Calcium +2515.8%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +1968.4%
Contains more Potassium +2033.3%
Contains more Zinc +244.3%
Contains more Selenium +7150%
Equal in Copper - 0.021

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.
Winter melon
Winter melon
2
:
10
Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +357.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +785%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.7%
Contains more Folate +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Winter melon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Limburger
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +357.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +785%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.7%
Contains more Folate +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Winter melon
Winter melon
2
:
3
Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Carbs +512.2%
Contains more Water +98.5%
Contains more Protein +4912.5%
Contains more Fats +13525%
Contains more Other +1163.3%
Winter melon
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Limburger
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 Carbs +512.2%
Contains more Water +98.5%
Contains more Protein +4912.5%
Contains more Fats +13525%
Contains more Other +1163.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Winter melon
Winter melon
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2
Limburger
Limburger
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23159.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +469%
Winter melon
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Limburger
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23159.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +469%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Winter melon 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 Winter melon Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 0.49g Limburger
Protein 0.4g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 0.2g 27.25g Limburger
Carbs 3g 0.49g Winter melon
Calories 13kcal 327kcal Limburger
Sugar 0.49g Winter melon
Fiber 2.9g 0g Winter melon
Calcium 19mg 497mg Limburger
Iron 0.4mg 0.13mg Winter melon
Magnesium 10mg 21mg Limburger
Phosphorus 19mg 393mg Limburger
Potassium 6mg 128mg Limburger
Sodium 111mg 800mg Winter melon
Zinc 0.61mg 2.1mg Limburger
Copper 0.023mg 0.021mg Winter melon
Manganese 0.058mg 0.038mg Winter melon
Selenium 0.2µg 14.5µg Limburger
Vitamin A 0IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.158mg Winter melon
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.086mg Limburger
Folate 5µg 58µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.04µg Limburger
Vitamin K 2.3µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 0.009mg 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.003mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg Limburger
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 0.016g 16.746g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.495g Limburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Winter melon 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
9%
Winter melon
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 689mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon 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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.