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Limburger vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Limburger and Danish pastry different?

  • Limburger is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Danish pastry is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Limburger is 50% higher.
  • Limburger contains 14 times more Calcium than Danish pastry. While Limburger contains 497mg of Calcium, Danish pastry contains only 35mg.
  • Danish pastry has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, limburger and Danish pastry, cheese 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.
Contains more Calcium +1320%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.9%
Contains more Potassium +30.6%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Iron +1284.6%
Contains less Sodium -47.9%
Contains more Copper +323.8%
Contains more Manganese +823.7%
Contains more Selenium +30.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +1320%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.9%
Contains more Potassium +30.6%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Iron +1284.6%
Contains less Sodium -47.9%
Contains more Copper +323.8%
Contains more Manganese +823.7%
Contains more Selenium +30.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +802.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +420%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1165.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Equal in Folate - 60
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin A +802.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +420%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1165.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Equal in Folate - 60

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +150.6%
Contains more Fats +24.4%
Contains more Water +54.2%
Contains more Other +152.7%
Contains more Carbs +7491.8%
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +150.6%
Contains more Fats +24.4%
Contains more Water +54.2%
Contains more Other +152.7%
Contains more Carbs +7491.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420.2%
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Limburger Danish pastry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Limburger Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 20.05g 8g Limburger
Fats 27.25g 21.9g Limburger
Carbs 0.49g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 327kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 0.49g 6.95g Limburger
Fiber 0g 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 497mg 35mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 21mg 15mg Limburger
Phosphorus 393mg 108mg Limburger
Potassium 128mg 98mg Limburger
Sodium 800mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 2.1mg 0.7mg Limburger
Copper 0.021mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.038mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 14.5µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 1155IU 128IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 35µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 20IU 2IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Limburger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.26mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.304mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.04mg Limburger
Folate 58µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.2µg Limburger
Vitamin K 2.3µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.089mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg 0.293mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.371mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg 0.644mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg 0.43mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg 0.174mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.402mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg 0.412mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg 0.205mg Limburger
Cholesterol 90mg 23mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 16.746g 6.794g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 2.575g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Limburger Danish pastry
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
41%
Limburger
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
40%
Danish pastry

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 contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 383mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/nutrients
  2. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.