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Chicken liver pate vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicken liver pate and Liverwurst

  • Chicken liver pate has more Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Liverwurst has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Liverwurst is 430% higher.
  • Liverwurst has 11 times less Folate than Chicken liver pate. Chicken liver pate has 321µg of Folate, while Liverwurst has 30µg.
  • Liverwurst is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pate, chicken liver, canned 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 less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +25.8%
Equal in Iron - 8.85
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Zinc - 2.3
Equal in Manganese - 0.155
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 345% 10% 75% 9% 51% 59% 60% 22% 252%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +25.8%
Equal in Iron - 8.85
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Zinc - 2.3
Equal in Manganese - 0.155

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 C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +970%
Contains more Vitamin A +1783.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 20% 0% 34% 14% 324% 141% 158% 60% 241% 1009% 0%
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 C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +970%
Contains more Vitamin A +1783.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +11.2%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Fats +94.3%
Contains more Other +118.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.38
13% 13% 7% 66%
Protein: 13.45 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 6.55 g
Water: 65.64 g
Other: 1.26 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 Carbs +11.2%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Fats +94.3%
Contains more Other +118.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.427
34% 45% 21%
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.46 g
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.427

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver pate Liverwurst Opinion
Net carbs 6.55g 3.39g Chicken liver pate
Protein 13.45g 12.38g Chicken liver pate
Fats 13.1g 25.45g Liverwurst
Carbs 6.55g 5.89g Chicken liver pate
Calories 201kcal 305kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 0g 1.65g Chicken liver pate
Fiber 0g 2.5g Liverwurst
Calcium 10mg 22mg Liverwurst
Iron 9.19mg 8.85mg Chicken liver pate
Magnesium 13mg 12mg Chicken liver pate
Phosphorus 175mg 230mg Liverwurst
Potassium 95mg 170mg Liverwurst
Sodium 386mg 700mg Chicken liver pate
Zinc 2.14mg 2.3mg Liverwurst
Copper 0.18mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.162mg 0.155mg Chicken liver pate
Selenium 46.1µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 724IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 217µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.98mg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin C 10mg 3.5mg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.272mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 1.401mg 1.03mg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B3 7.517mg 4.3mg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B5 2.62mg 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.19mg Chicken liver pate
Folate 321µg 30µg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B12 8.07µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.195mg 0.151mg Chicken liver pate
Threonine 0.601mg 0.671mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.735mg 0.653mg Chicken liver pate
Leucine 1.196mg 1.139mg Chicken liver pate
Lysine 0.953mg 1.155mg Liverwurst
Methionine 0.34mg 0.285mg Chicken liver pate
Phenylalanine 0.694mg 0.617mg Chicken liver pate
Valine 0.863mg 0.857mg Chicken liver pate
Histidine 0.347mg 0.448mg Liverwurst
Cholesterol 391mg 118mg Liverwurst
Saturated Fat 4g 9.925g Chicken liver pate
Monounsaturated Fat 5.28g 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.46g 2.427g Chicken liver pate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken liver pate 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
170%
Chicken liver pate
262%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Chicken liver pate
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is relatively richer in vitamins

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 liver pate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172928/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.