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Limburger vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Limburger and french toast

  • Limburger has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin A, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, french toast is higher in iron.
  • Limburger covers your daily need for saturated fat, 70% more than french toast.
  • Limburger has 5 times more calcium than french toast. While Limburger has 497mg of calcium, french toast has only 100mg.
  • French toast has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of french toast is higher.

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

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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 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +397%
Contains more ZincZinc +213.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.9%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~134mg

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 1% 41% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +930.4%

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

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
28% 46% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +90.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +424%

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger French toast
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
25%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
40%
French toast

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?
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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 toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.