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Tortilla vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tortilla and Limburger?

  • Tortilla is higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, yet Limburger is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 82% more.
  • Tortilla has 29 times more Iron than Limburger. While Tortilla has 3.81mg of Iron, Limburger has only 0.13mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tortilla is lower.

We used Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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.
Contains more Iron +2830.8%
Contains less Sodium -39.8%
Contains more Copper +385.7%
Contains more Manganese +605.3%
Contains more Selenium +14.5%
Contains more Calcium +610%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.9%
Contains more Zinc +556.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +2830.8%
Contains less Sodium -39.8%
Contains more Copper +385.7%
Contains more Manganese +605.3%
Contains more Selenium +14.5%
Contains more Calcium +610%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.9%
Contains more Zinc +556.3%

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 B1 +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2510.8%
Contains more Folate +69%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +592.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
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 B1 +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2510.8%
Contains more Folate +69%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +592.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +10091.8%
Contains more Protein +175.4%
Contains more Fats +2768.4%
Contains more Water +21.2%
Contains more Other +102.7%
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 +10091.8%
Contains more Protein +175.4%
Contains more Fats +2768.4%
Contains more Water +21.2%
Contains more Other +102.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4551.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.6%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4551.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 0.49g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 0.95g 27.25g Limburger
Carbs 49.94g 0.49g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 327kcal Limburger
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 0.49g Limburger
Fiber 2.4g 0g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 497mg Limburger
Iron 3.81mg 0.13mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 21mg Limburger
Phosphorus 146mg 393mg Limburger
Potassium 105mg 128mg Limburger
Sodium 482mg 800mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 2.1mg Limburger
Copper 0.102mg 0.021mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg 0.038mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 14.5µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.08mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.158mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.086mg Limburger
Folate 98µg 58µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 1.04µg Limburger
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.3µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.182mg 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 0.286mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 0.53mg 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 0.157mg 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.122mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 0.326mg 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.165mg 0.578mg Limburger
Cholesterol 90mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 16.746g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.495g Limburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla 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
25%
Tortilla
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.