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Omelette vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between omelette and Limburger

  • Omelette has more choline, selenium, and iron; however, Limburger has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for omelette is 74% higher.
  • Limburger has 16 times less choline than omelette. Omelette has 247.6mg of choline, while Limburger has 15.4mg.
  • Limburger is lower in cholesterol.
  • Limburger has a higher glycemic index than omelette.

Food types used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Cheese, limburger.

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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 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
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 IronIron +1038.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +935.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.3%
~equal in Potassium ~128mg

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% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
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 EVitamin E +460.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +95.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1507.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +36.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +48.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.177mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 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 +30.6%
Contains more WaterWater +57.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.7%
Contains more FatsFats +133.7%
Contains more OtherOther +279%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 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 -80.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +447.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Limburger DV% diff.
Cholesterol 313mg 90mg 74%
Saturated fat 3.319g 16.746g 61%
Calcium 48mg 497mg 45%
Choline 247.6mg 15.4mg 42%
Phosphorus 167mg 393mg 32%
Sodium 155mg 800mg 28%
Fats 11.66g 27.25g 24%
Selenium 25.8µg 14.5µg 21%
Protein 10.57g 20.05g 19%
Vitamin A 172µg 340µg 19%
Iron 1.48mg 0.13mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 0.495g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 1.04µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.503mg 9%
Calories 154kcal 327kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.843g 8.606g 9%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.1mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 0.23mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0.5µg 6%
Vitamin D 69IU 20IU 6%
Copper 0.063mg 0.021mg 5%
Folate 39µg 58µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.086mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 2.3µg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 1.177mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.158mg 1%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.038mg 1%
Carbs 0.64g 0.49g 0%
Net carbs 0.64g 0.49g N/A
Potassium 117mg 128mg 0%
Sugar 0.31g 0.49g N/A
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.565mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 0.913mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 0.767mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 0.722mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.26mg 0.578mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Omelette 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
45%
Omelette
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 645mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.427g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 223mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.