Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

French toast vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between french toast and Limburger

  • French toast has more iron; however, Limburger is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin A, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Limburger covers your daily need for saturated fat, 70% more than french toast.
  • French toast has 13 times more iron than Limburger. While french toast has 1.67mg of iron, Limburger has only 0.13mg.
  • French toast has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of french toast is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk and Cheese, limburger.

Infographic

French toast vs Limburger infographic
Infographic link

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 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
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 +1184.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +176.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +394.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +397%
Contains more ZincZinc +213.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.9%
~equal in Potassium ~128mg

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 1% 41% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +930.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +235.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 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 +5002%
Contains more WaterWater +13%
Contains more ProteinProtein +160.4%
Contains more FatsFats +152.3%
Contains more OtherOther +110.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 46% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 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 -83.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +424%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +90.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French toast Limburger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.723g 16.746g 64%
Calcium 100mg 497mg 40%
Phosphorus 117mg 393mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 1.04µg 30%
Fats 10.8g 27.25g 25%
Protein 7.7g 20.05g 25%
Vitamin A 124µg 340µg 24%
Iron 1.67mg 0.13mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.503mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 0.495g 14%
Sodium 479mg 800mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 1.177mg 13%
Zinc 0.67mg 2.1mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.08mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.524g 8.606g 10%
Selenium 20.1µg 14.5µg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 0.158mg 9%
Cholesterol 116mg 90mg 9%
Carbs 25g 0.49g 8%
Manganese 0.188mg 0.038mg 7%
Calories 229kcal 327kcal 5%
Folate 43µg 58µg 4%
Copper 0.058mg 0.021mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.086mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 25g 0.49g N/A
Potassium 134mg 128mg 0%
Sugar 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.305mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.375mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 0.621mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 0.413mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.188mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.389mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 0.419mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.179mg 0.578mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
French toast Limburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
25%
French toast
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.023g)
Which food is cheaper?
French toast
French toast is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.