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Limburger vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Limburger and falafel

  • Limburger has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, falafel has more iron, manganese, and copper.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 72% more.
  • Falafel is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, limburger and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +820.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1350%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +290.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +357%
Contains more IronIron +2530.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1128.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1718.4%

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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
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 5.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +303.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +560.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +60.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.6%
Contains more FatsFats +53.1%
Contains more WaterWater +39.9%
Contains more OtherOther +56%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6398%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 33% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +740.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Falafel DV% diff.
Saturated fat 16.746g 2.383g 65%
Calcium 497mg 54mg 44%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0µg 43%
Iron 0.13mg 3.42mg 41%
Vitamin A 340µg 1µg 38%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Phosphorus 393mg 192mg 29%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.691mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.166mg 26%
Copper 0.021mg 0.258mg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 1µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 4.16g 24%
Sodium 800mg 294mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.292mg 18%
Magnesium 21mg 82mg 15%
Fats 27.25g 17.8g 15%
Potassium 128mg 585mg 13%
Protein 20.05g 13.31g 13%
Carbs 0.49g 31.84g 10%
Folate 58µg 93µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.146mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 1.044mg 6%
Zinc 2.1mg 1.5mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 10.171g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.125mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Calories 327kcal 333kcal 0%
Net carbs 0.49g 31.84g N/A
Sugar 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0.492mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.567mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0.944mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0.856mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.707mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0.562mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0.364mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Falafel
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
42%
Limburger
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.363g)
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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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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.