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Chicken breast vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicken breast and Liverwurst

  • Chicken breast has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Liverwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Liverwurst is 545% higher.
  • Liverwurst has 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Chicken breast. Chicken breast has 14.782mg of Vitamin B3, while Liverwurst has 4.3mg.
  • Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Liverwurst spread.

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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 Magnesium +158.3%
Contains more Potassium +62.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +676.3%
Contains more Zinc +113%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +638.1%
Contains more Selenium +121.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 230
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Magnesium +158.3%
Contains more Potassium +62.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +676.3%
Contains more Zinc +113%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +638.1%
Contains more Selenium +121.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 230

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 B3 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +59187%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +724%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.7%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3537.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 819% 0% 0% 12% 68% 238% 81% 178% 44% 23% 1683% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +59187%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +724%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.7%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3537.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +170.1%
Contains more Water +12.5%
Contains more Fats +440.3%
Contains more Carbs +1054.9%
Contains more Other +143.4%
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more Protein +170.1%
Contains more Water +12.5%
Contains more Fats +440.3%
Contains more Carbs +1054.9%
Contains more Other +143.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +614.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.8%
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +614.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken breast Liverwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0.51g 3.39g Liverwurst
Protein 33.44g 12.38g Chicken breast
Fats 4.71g 25.45g Liverwurst
Carbs 0.51g 5.89g Liverwurst
Calories 187kcal 305kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 0g 1.65g Chicken breast
Fiber 0g 2.5g Liverwurst
Calcium 16mg 22mg Liverwurst
Iron 1.14mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 31mg 12mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 246mg 230mg Chicken breast
Potassium 276mg 170mg Chicken breast
Sodium 79mg 700mg Chicken breast
Zinc 1.08mg 2.3mg Liverwurst
Copper 0.054mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.021mg 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 26.2µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 23IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.42mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken breast
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken breast
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.272mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 4.3mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 1.04mg 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.19mg Chicken breast
Folate 4µg 30µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.39mg 0.151mg Chicken breast
Threonine 1.412mg 0.671mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.765mg 0.653mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.509mg 1.139mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.836mg 1.155mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.925mg 0.285mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 1.328mg 0.617mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.659mg 0.857mg Chicken breast
Histidine 1.037mg 0.448mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 91mg 118mg Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 1.29g 9.925g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.72g 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 2.427g Liverwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken breast Liverwurst
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
50%
Chicken breast
262%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 621mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/nutrients
  2. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.