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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 A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from 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.

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.
Contains more Iron +1038.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Selenium +77.9%
Contains more Calcium +935.4%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.3%
Contains more Zinc +92.7%
Contains more Manganese +58.3%
Equal in Potassium - 128
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 8% 72% 11% 21% 30% 21% 4% 141%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +1038.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Selenium +77.9%
Contains more Calcium +935.4%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.3%
Contains more Zinc +92.7%
Contains more Manganese +58.3%
Equal in Potassium - 128

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 E +460.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.9%
Contains more Folate +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.177
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 26% 51% 0% 9% 90% 2% 78% 33% 30% 96% 12%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +460.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.9%
Contains more Folate +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.177

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +30.6%
Contains more Water +57.2%
Contains more Protein +89.7%
Contains more Fats +133.7%
Contains more Other +279%
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 Carbs +30.6%
Contains more Water +57.2%
Contains more Protein +89.7%
Contains more Fats +133.7%
Contains more Other +279%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +447.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.7%
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +447.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0.64g 0.49g Omelette
Protein 10.57g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 11.66g 27.25g Limburger
Carbs 0.64g 0.49g Omelette
Calories 154kcal 327kcal Limburger
Sugar 0.31g 0.49g Omelette
Calcium 48mg 497mg Limburger
Iron 1.48mg 0.13mg Omelette
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Limburger
Phosphorus 167mg 393mg Limburger
Potassium 117mg 128mg Limburger
Sodium 155mg 800mg Omelette
Zinc 1.09mg 2.1mg Limburger
Copper 0.063mg 0.021mg Omelette
Manganese 0.024mg 0.038mg Limburger
Selenium 25.8µg 14.5µg Omelette
Vitamin A 617IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 172µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 1.29mg 0.23mg Omelette
Vitamin D 69IU 20IU Omelette
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0.5µg Omelette
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.158mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 1.177mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.086mg Omelette
Folate 39µg 58µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 1.04µg Limburger
Vitamin K 4.5µg 2.3µg Omelette
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.467mg 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 0.565mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 0.913mg 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 0.767mg 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.319mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 0.722mg 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.26mg 0.578mg Limburger
Cholesterol 313mg 90mg Limburger
Trans Fat 0.709g Limburger
Saturated Fat 3.319g 16.746g Omelette
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 4.843g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 0.495g Omelette
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Omelette Limburger
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
38%
Omelette
41%
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.