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Ground beef vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ground beef and Liverwurst?

  • Ground beef is richer in Zinc, yet Liverwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 457% higher.
  • Ground beef has 3 times more Zinc than Liverwurst. Ground beef has 5.84mg of Zinc, while Liverwurst has 2.3mg.
  • Ground beef contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Liverwurst spread types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +41.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +153.9%
Contains more Iron +289.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.6%
Contains more Copper +203.8%
Contains more Manganese +1622.2%
Contains more Selenium +203.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +41.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +153.9%
Contains more Iron +289.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.6%
Contains more Copper +203.8%
Contains more Manganese +1622.2%
Contains more Selenium +203.7%

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 B6 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +151411.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +502.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +476.2%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +440.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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 B6 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +151411.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +502.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +476.2%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +440.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +92.8%
Contains more Fats +65.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +15.1%
Equal in Water - 53.53
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 +92.8%
Contains more Fats +65.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +15.1%
Equal in Water - 53.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +494.9%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +494.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground beef Liverwurst
Rich in vitamins 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 minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Liverwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.39g Liverwurst
Protein 23.87g 12.38g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 25.45g Liverwurst
Carbs 0g 5.89g Liverwurst
Calories 241kcal 305kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 0g 1.65g Ground beef
Fiber 0g 2.5g Liverwurst
Calcium 33mg 22mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 17mg 12mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 166mg 230mg Liverwurst
Potassium 241mg 170mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 700mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 2.3mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.009mg 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 19.1µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 9IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.272mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 4.3mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.19mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 30µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.151mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.923mg 0.671mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.653mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 1.139mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 1.155mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.285mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.617mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.857mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.448mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 118mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Liverwurst
Saturated Fat 6.073g 9.925g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 2.427g Liverwurst
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
262%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 627mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.852g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.