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Limburger vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Limburger and french fries

  • Limburger has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin A; however, french fries have more vitamin B6.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 72% more.
  • French fries are lower in cholesterol.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index than Limburger.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, limburger and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2661.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +320%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1511.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +352.3%
Contains more IronIron +523.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +490.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +550%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +626.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1801.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +332.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +387%
Contains more CholineCholine +139%

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +484.5%
Contains more FatsFats +85%
Contains more WaterWater +25.6%
Contains more OtherOther +104.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8357.1%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +990.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Limburger French fries
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Limburger French fries DV% diff.
Saturated fat 16.746g 2.336g 66%
Calcium 497mg 18mg 48%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0µg 43%
Vitamin A 340µg 0µg 38%
Phosphorus 393mg 125mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.039mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 5.398g 33%
Protein 20.05g 3.43g 33%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Sodium 800mg 210mg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.9µg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.372mg 22%
Fats 27.25g 14.73g 19%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 3.004mg 18%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.5mg 15%
Carbs 0.49g 41.44g 14%
Potassium 128mg 579mg 13%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.58mg 12%
Copper 0.021mg 0.124mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.67mg 10%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.247mg 9%
Iron 0.13mg 0.81mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.17mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 5.969g 7%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 11.2µg 7%
Folate 58µg 30µg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 36.8mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 35mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Calories 327kcal 312kcal 1%
Net carbs 0.49g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 0.49g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

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Limburger French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 590mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.