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Limburger vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Limburger and pretzel

  • Limburger has more calcium, vitamin B1,2, and phosphorus, while pretzel has more iron, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 82% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pretzel is lower.
  • Limburger has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of Limburger is 27, while the glycemic index of pretzel is 83.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, limburger and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

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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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1740.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +207%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +229.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.2%
Contains more IronIron +3423.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +642.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2571.1%

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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +265.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3235.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +186.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +91.6%

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
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.7%
Contains more FatsFats +830%
Contains more WaterWater +1447%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16306.1%
~equal in Other ~3.51g

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
16% 30% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1083.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +160.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Pretzel DV% diff.
Saturated fat 16.746g 0.391g 74%
Iron 0.13mg 4.58mg 56%
Calcium 497mg 27mg 47%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0µg 43%
Manganese 0.038mg 1.015mg 42%
Vitamin A 340µg 0µg 38%
Phosphorus 393mg 128mg 38%
Fats 27.25g 2.93g 37%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 5.27mg 32%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.424mg 29%
Folate 58µg 166µg 27%
Carbs 0.49g 80.39g 27%
Protein 20.05g 10.04g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 0.727g 20%
Sodium 800mg 1240mg 19%
Selenium 14.5µg 4.4µg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.322mg 17%
Copper 0.021mg 0.156mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.332mg 13%
Zinc 2.1mg 1.04mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 1.291g 5%
Choline 15.4mg 29.5mg 3%
Calories 327kcal 384kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 128mg 223mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.47mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.074mg 1%
Net carbs 0.49g 76.99g N/A
Sugar 0.49g 2.21g N/A
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0.757mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0.48mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0.22mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Limburger Pretzel
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
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.355g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 440mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.