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Limburger vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Limburger and Hot dog

  • Limburger has more Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Folate, however, Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Limburger is 45% higher.
  • Hot dog is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, limburger and Frankfurter, meat.

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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 +402%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.8%
Contains less Sodium -26.6%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Contains more Iron +738.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains more Copper +361.9%
Contains more Manganese +18.4%
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 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains more Calcium +402%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.8%
Contains less Sodium -26.6%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Contains more Iron +738.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains more Copper +361.9%
Contains more Manganese +18.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.7%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1586.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.7%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1586.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +95.4%
Contains more Carbs +751%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Equal in Fats - 25.76
Equal in Other - 3.5
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Protein +95.4%
Contains more Carbs +751%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Equal in Fats - 25.76
Equal in Other - 3.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +789.7%
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +789.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 4.17g Hot dog
Protein 20.05g 10.26g Limburger
Fats 27.25g 25.76g Limburger
Carbs 0.49g 4.17g Hot dog
Calories 327kcal 290kcal Limburger
Sugar 0.49g Hot dog
Calcium 497mg 99mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg 1.09mg Hot dog
Magnesium 21mg 15mg Limburger
Phosphorus 393mg 206mg Limburger
Potassium 128mg 152mg Hot dog
Sodium 800mg 1090mg Limburger
Zinc 2.1mg 1.2mg Limburger
Copper 0.021mg 0.097mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.038mg 0.045mg Hot dog
Selenium 14.5µg 12.5µg Limburger
Vitamin A 1155IU 0IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 0µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.19mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.055mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.121mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.31mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.166mg Hot dog
Folate 58µg 6µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 2.3µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.111mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg 0.474mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.53mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg 0.907mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg 0.963mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg 0.291mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.445mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg 0.555mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg 0.331mg Limburger
Cholesterol 90mg 77mg Hot dog
Saturated Fat 16.746g 7.666g Hot dog
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 4.404g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Limburger Hot dog
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
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog 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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.