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Danish pastry vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are danish pastry and Limburger different?

  • Danish pastry is higher in iron; however, Limburger is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for Limburger is 50% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 14 times more iron than Limburger. While danish pastry contains 1.8mg of iron, Limburger contains only 0.13mg.
  • Danish pastry has less sodium.
  • Limburger has a lower glycemic index (27) than danish pastry (50).

Danish pastry, cheese 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
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 +1284.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +323.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +823.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1320%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +263.9%

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
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 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1165.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +287.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +420%
~equal in Folate ~58µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 +7491.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +150.6%
Contains more FatsFats +24.4%
Contains more WaterWater +54.2%
Contains more OtherOther +152.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 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 -59.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +420.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Limburger DV% diff.
Calcium 35mg 497mg 46%
Saturated fat 6.794g 16.746g 45%
Phosphorus 108mg 393mg 41%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 1.04µg 35%
Vitamin A 35µg 340µg 34%
Protein 8g 20.05g 24%
Cholesterol 23mg 90mg 22%
Iron 1.8mg 0.13mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.503mg 19%
Sodium 417mg 800mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 1.177mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.495g 14%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.038mg 14%
Zinc 0.7mg 2.1mg 13%
Carbs 37.2g 0.49g 12%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.158mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.08mg 9%
Selenium 18.9µg 14.5µg 8%
Copper 0.089mg 0.021mg 8%
Fats 21.9g 27.25g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 8.606g 7%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 2.3µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.086mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Calories 374kcal 327kcal 2%
Vitamin D 2IU 20IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.23mg 1%
Potassium 98mg 128mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 21mg 1%
Folate 60µg 58µg 1%
Choline 20.1mg 15.4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 0.49g N/A
Sugar 6.95g 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.578mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry 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
22%
Danish pastry
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 383mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.952g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.