Dairy & eggs

Cheese, limburger

FDC 171243cup (134 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 33 · -2 vs Dairy & eggs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cheese, limburger is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 33 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 33 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (40% DV), an excellent source of calcium (38% DV), an excellent source of vitamin a (38% DV). Most of its 327 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (800 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (16.7 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 20 g · 24%Carb 0.5 g · 1%Fat 27.2 g · 75%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories327 kcal16%
Total fat27 g35%
Saturated fat17 g84%
Cholesterol90 mg30%
Sodium800 mg35%
Carbohydrate0.49 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0.49 g
Protein20 g40%
Potassium128 mg3%
Calcium497 mg38%
Iron0.13 mg1%
Magnesium21 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A340 µg38%
Vitamin E0.23 mg2%

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FDC 171243

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein40% DV
Calcium38% DV
Vitamin A38% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the dairy & eggs median

Nutrient density33 vs 35 median
Protein / 100 g20 vs 9 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g800 vs 162 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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