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Oatmeal vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between oatmeal and Limburger?

  • Oatmeal is higher in iron, manganese, and vitamin B3, yet Limburger is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 83% more.
  • Oatmeal has 46 times more iron than Limburger. While oatmeal has 5.96mg of iron, Limburger has only 0.13mg.
  • The amount of sodium in oatmeal is lower.
  • The glycemic index of Limburger is lower.

We used Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Cheese, limburger types in this article.

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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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more IronIron +4484.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +214.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1368.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +521.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +238.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +410.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190%

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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1814.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +237.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +271.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +475%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +227.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2281.6%
Contains more WaterWater +73.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +746%
Contains more FatsFats +1903.7%
Contains more OtherOther +564.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2101%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Limburger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.226g 16.746g 75%
Iron 5.96mg 0.13mg 73%
Phosphorus 77mg 393mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.04µg 43%
Calcium 80mg 497mg 42%
Fats 1.36g 27.25g 40%
Protein 2.37g 20.05g 35%
Sodium 49mg 800mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Vitamin A 130µg 340µg 23%
Manganese 0.558mg 0.038mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.503mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.391g 8.606g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 0.158mg 18%
Selenium 5µg 14.5µg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 1.177mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.086mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.08mg 15%
Calories 68kcal 327kcal 13%
Zinc 0.62mg 2.1mg 13%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Copper 0.066mg 0.021mg 5%
Folate 44µg 58µg 4%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Carbs 11.67g 0.49g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Choline 4.7mg 15.4mg 2%
Potassium 61mg 128mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.23mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 9.97g 0.49g N/A
Sugar 0.46g 0.49g N/A
Trans fat 0.003g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.495g 0%
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.105mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal Limburger
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
26%
Oatmeal
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 751mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.52g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients
  2. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.