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Pecan pie vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pecan pie and Limburger different?

  • Pecan pie is higher in manganese, copper, and iron; however, Limburger is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for Limburger is 64% higher.
  • Pecan pie contains 19 times more manganese than Limburger. While pecan pie contains 0.712mg of manganese, Limburger contains only 0.038mg.
  • Pecan pie has less sodium.
  • Limburger has a lower glycemic index (27) than pecan pie (59).

Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Cheese, limburger are the varieties used 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% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
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 +1038.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +904.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1773.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1453.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +318.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.8%
~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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +436.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +314.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +179.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +511.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +123.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 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 +10553.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +309.2%
Contains more FatsFats +22.7%
Contains more WaterWater +148.3%
Contains more OtherOther +215.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 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 -76.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1053.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pecan pie 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 Pecan pie Limburger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 3.989g 16.746g 58%
Calcium 32mg 497mg 47%
Phosphorus 94mg 393mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 1.04µg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 0.495g 35%
Protein 4.9g 20.05g 30%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.038mg 29%
Vitamin A 82µg 340µg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.503mg 25%
Sodium 262mg 800mg 23%
Copper 0.211mg 0.021mg 21%
Carbs 52.2g 0.49g 17%
Iron 1.48mg 0.13mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 1.177mg 14%
Zinc 1.02mg 2.1mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.08mg 9%
Folate 26µg 58µg 8%
Fats 22.2g 27.25g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 8.606g 6%
Selenium 12µg 14.5µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 0.158mg 4%
Calories 412kcal 327kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.086mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Cholesterol 87mg 90mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 52.2g 0.49g N/A
Potassium 133mg 128mg 0%
Sugar 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.578mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie 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
17%
Pecan pie
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 538mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.757g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.