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Limburger vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Limburger and pastry

  • Limburger has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B1,2, and vitamin B5, while pastry has more iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for calcium is 49% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pastry is lower.
  • Limburger has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of Limburger is 27, while the glycemic index of pastry is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, limburger and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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%
Pastry
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4870%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +296.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +555%
Contains more IronIron +1869.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +442.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1184.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.9%

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%
Pastry
5
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% 0% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +397.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2538%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Pastry
2
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +174.7%
Contains more WaterWater +469.6%
Contains more OtherOther +279%
Contains more FatsFats +39.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9104.1%

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
Pastry
3
27% 60% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +151%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +888.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Pastry DV% diff.
Calcium 497mg 10mg 49%
Phosphorus 393mg 60mg 48%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0µg 43%
Vitamin A 340µg 0µg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 21.597g 32%
Saturated fat 16.746g 9.643g 32%
Iron 0.13mg 2.56mg 30%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 4.894g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.398mg 27%
Protein 20.05g 7.3g 26%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 4.168mg 25%
Sodium 800mg 249mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0mg 24%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.488mg 20%
Selenium 14.5µg 24.2µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.283mg 17%
Fats 27.25g 38.1g 17%
Carbs 0.49g 45.1g 15%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.53mg 14%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 16.1µg 12%
Calories 327kcal 551kcal 11%
Copper 0.021mg 0.114mg 10%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Folate 58µg 78µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.021mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Potassium 128mg 61mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 6.4mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.54mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 0.49g 43.6g N/A
Sugar 0.49g 0.74g N/A
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0.196mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.272mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0.508mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.362mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0.308mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0.156mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger Pastry
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
28%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 551mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.103g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.