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Liverwurst vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Liverwurst and Beef shank different?

  • Liverwurst is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Beef shank is richer in Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Liverwurst is 455% higher.
  • Liverwurst contains 11 times more Sodium than Beef shank. While Liverwurst contains 700mg of Sodium, Beef shank contains only 64mg.

Liverwurst spread and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered are the varieties 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 Iron +129.3%
Contains more Copper +39.5%
Contains more Manganese +675%
Contains more Selenium +93.3%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +162.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +356.1%
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 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Contains more Iron +129.3%
Contains more Copper +39.5%
Contains more Manganese +675%
Contains more Selenium +93.3%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +162.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +356.1%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +619.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +255.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 111% 25% 86% 8% 474% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +619.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +255.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +300.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +57.1%
Contains more Protein +172.1%
Equal in Water - 58.21
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
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Fats +300.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +57.1%
Contains more Protein +172.1%
Equal in Water - 58.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +329.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1055.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +329.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1055.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%

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 shank
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 Liverwurst Beef shank Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 0g Liverwurst
Protein 12.38g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 25.45g 6.36g Liverwurst
Carbs 5.89g 0g Liverwurst
Calories 305kcal 201kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 1.65g Beef shank
Fiber 2.5g 0g Liverwurst
Calcium 22mg 32mg Beef shank
Iron 8.85mg 3.86mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 12mg 30mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 230mg 263mg Beef shank
Potassium 170mg 447mg Beef shank
Sodium 700mg 64mg Beef shank
Zinc 2.3mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Copper 0.24mg 0.172mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.155mg 0.02mg Liverwurst
Selenium 58µg 30µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 13636IU 0IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 4091µg 0µg Liverwurst
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.14mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.21mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 5.89mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.41mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.37mg Beef shank
Folate 30µg 10µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 3.79µg Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 0.671mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 0.653mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 1.139mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 1.155mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.285mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 0.857mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 0.448mg 1.153mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 118mg 78mg Beef shank
Saturated Fat 9.925g 2.29g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g 2.86g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 0.21g Liverwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Beef shank
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
65%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 636mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank
Beef shank 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.

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 shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/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.