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Liverwurst vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Liverwurst and Beef different?

  • Liverwurst is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while Beef is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 454% more than Beef.
  • Liverwurst contains 13 times more Sodium than Beef. Liverwurst contains 700mg of Sodium, while Beef contains 54mg.

Liverwurst spread and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted types were used in this article.

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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 +69.2%
Contains more Iron +191.1%
Contains more Copper +147.4%
Contains more Manganese +1622.2%
Contains more Selenium +128.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.6%
Contains more Potassium +107.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +60.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +191.1%
Contains more Copper +147.4%
Contains more Manganese +1622.2%
Contains more Selenium +128.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.6%
Contains more Potassium +107.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +60.9%

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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Beef
Contains more Vitamin A +227166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +513.3%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +219.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +227166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +513.3%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +219.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +289.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1275%
Contains more Protein +122.5%
Contains more Water +22.8%
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
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Fats +289.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1275%
Contains more Protein +122.5%
Contains more Water +22.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +349.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.9%
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +349.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Beef Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 0g Liverwurst
Protein 12.38g 27.55g Beef
Fats 25.45g 6.54g Liverwurst
Carbs 5.89g 0g Liverwurst
Calories 305kcal 169kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 1.65g 0g Beef
Fiber 2.5g 0g Liverwurst
Calcium 22mg 13mg Liverwurst
Iron 8.85mg 3.04mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 12mg 14mg Beef
Phosphorus 230mg 259mg Beef
Potassium 170mg 352mg Beef
Sodium 700mg 54mg Beef
Zinc 2.3mg 3.7mg Beef
Copper 0.24mg 0.097mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.155mg 0.009mg Liverwurst
Selenium 58µg 25.4µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 13636IU 6IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 4091µg 2µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.074mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.4mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.481mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.669mg Beef
Folate 30µg 7µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 4.21µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 0.671mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.653mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 1.139mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 1.155mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.285mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 0.857mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.448mg 1.244mg Beef
Cholesterol 118mg 85mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g Liverwurst
Saturated Fat 9.925g 2.595g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g 2.734g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 0.532g Liverwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Liverwurst Beef
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
262%
Liverwurst
79%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 646mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $3)
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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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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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