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Yolk vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yolk and Limburger different?

  • Yolk is higher in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin D, and Iron, however, Limburger is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Yolk is 332% higher.
  • Yolk contains 53 times more Choline than Limburger. While Yolk contains 820.2mg of Choline, Limburger contains only 15.4mg.
  • Limburger has less Cholesterol.

Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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.
Yolk
6
:
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +44.7%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%
Contains more Calcium +285.3%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 393
Equal in Zinc - 2.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +44.7%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%
Contains more Calcium +285.3%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 393
Equal in Zinc - 2.1

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.
Yolk
9
:
Contains more Vitamin A +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1021.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307%
Contains more Folate +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +558.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.503
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
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 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1021.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307%
Contains more Folate +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +558.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.503

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
:
Contains more Carbs +632.7%
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Other +122.9%
Equal in Fats - 27.25
Equal in Water - 48.42
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 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 Carbs +632.7%
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Other +122.9%
Equal in Fats - 27.25
Equal in Water - 48.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -43%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +749.3%
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +749.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 0.49g Yolk
Protein 15.86g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 26.54g 27.25g Limburger
Carbs 3.59g 0.49g Yolk
Calories 322kcal 327kcal Limburger
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 0.49g Limburger
Calcium 129mg 497mg Limburger
Iron 2.73mg 0.13mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 21mg Limburger
Phosphorus 390mg 393mg Limburger
Potassium 109mg 128mg Limburger
Sodium 48mg 800mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 2.1mg Yolk
Copper 0.077mg 0.021mg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.038mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg 14.5µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 1155IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 340µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.23mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 20IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0.5µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.08mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.503mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.158mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 1.177mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.086mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 58µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 1.04µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.3µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.687mg 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 0.866mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 1.399mg 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 1.217mg 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.378mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 0.949mg 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.416mg 0.578mg Limburger
Cholesterol 1085mg 90mg Limburger
Saturated Fat 9.551g 16.746g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 8.606g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.495g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk 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
90%
Yolk
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 752mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 995mg)
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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.