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Waffle vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between waffle and Limburger

  • Waffle has more selenium, iron, and vitamin B1, while Limburger has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 69% higher.
  • Limburger contains 18 times less iron than waffle. Waffle contains 2.31mg of iron, while Limburger contains 0.13mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in waffle is lower.
  • Limburger has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of Limburger is 27, while the glycemic index of waffle is 76.

The food types used in this comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
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 PotassiumPotassium +24.2%
Contains more IronIron +1676.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +195.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +597.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +218.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.8%

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.
Waffle
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 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 +228.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1212%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +316%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +6614.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +153.8%
Contains more FatsFats +93.3%
Contains more WaterWater +15.3%
Contains more OtherOther +22.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 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 -82.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1270.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +144.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle 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 Waffle Limburger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.866g 16.746g 63%
Selenium 46.2µg 14.5µg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.495g 42%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1.04µg 33%
Vitamin A 65µg 340µg 31%
Phosphorus 190mg 393mg 29%
Iron 2.31mg 0.13mg 27%
Protein 7.9g 20.05g 24%
Calcium 255mg 497mg 24%
Fats 14.1g 27.25g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.08mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 1.177mg 14%
Zinc 0.68mg 2.1mg 13%
Sodium 511mg 800mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 8.606g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.503mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.158mg 12%
Carbs 32.9g 0.49g 11%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.038mg 10%
Cholesterol 69mg 90mg 7%
Copper 0.062mg 0.021mg 5%
Folate 46µg 58µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Calories 291kcal 327kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.086mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Potassium 159mg 128mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 0.49g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.578mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
24%
Waffle
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.