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Ham vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ham and Liverwurst

  • Ham has more Vitamin B1, however, Liverwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 534% more than Ham.
  • Liverwurst contains 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Ham. Ham contains 0.754mg of Vitamin B1, while Liverwurst contains 0.272mg.
  • Liverwurst has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted 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.
Ham
3
:
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +68.8%
Contains more Zinc +25.2%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +498%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.8%
Contains more Copper +203.8%
Contains more Manganese +187%
Contains more Selenium +197.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +68.8%
Contains more Zinc +25.2%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +498%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.8%
Contains more Copper +203.8%
Contains more Manganese +187%
Contains more Selenium +197.4%

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.
Ham
5
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +409.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +632%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1970.8%
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 0% 5% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 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 B1 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +409.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +632%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1970.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
3
:
Contains more Protein +69.1%
Contains more Water +26.4%
Contains more Other +58.9%
Contains more Fats +360.2%
Contains more Carbs +292.7%
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 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 +69.1%
Contains more Water +26.4%
Contains more Other +58.9%
Contains more Fats +360.2%
Contains more Carbs +292.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +368.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +349.4%
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +368.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +349.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Liverwurst Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 3.39g Liverwurst
Protein 20.93g 12.38g Ham
Fats 5.53g 25.45g Liverwurst
Carbs 1.5g 5.89g Liverwurst
Calories 145kcal 305kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 0g 1.65g Ham
Fiber 0g 2.5g Liverwurst
Calcium 8mg 22mg Liverwurst
Iron 1.48mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 14mg 12mg Ham
Phosphorus 196mg 230mg Liverwurst
Potassium 287mg 170mg Ham
Sodium 1203mg 700mg Liverwurst
Zinc 2.88mg 2.3mg Ham
Copper 0.079mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.054mg 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 19.5µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.272mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 4.3mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.19mg Ham
Folate 3µg 30µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.151mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg 0.671mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.653mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg 1.139mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg 1.155mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg 0.285mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.617mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg 0.857mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg 0.448mg Ham
Cholesterol 53mg 118mg Ham
Saturated Fat 1.81g 9.925g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 2.427g Liverwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham 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
45%
Ham
262%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 503mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.115g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.