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Liverwurst vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Liverwurst and Headcheese

  • Headcheese has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 517% more than Headcheese.
  • Headcheese has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Liverwurst spread and Headcheese, pork.

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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 +37.5%
Contains more Iron +490%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +310.7%
Contains more Potassium +448.4%
Contains less Sodium -25.6%
Contains more Zinc +137.1%
Contains more Copper +96.7%
Contains more Selenium +57900%
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 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +490%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +310.7%
Contains more Potassium +448.4%
Contains less Sodium -25.6%
Contains more Zinc +137.1%
Contains more Copper +96.7%
Contains more Selenium +57900%

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 +1082.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +795.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +877.3%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1181.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.19
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% 5% 27% 0% 6% 27% 9% 0% 44% 2% 132% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1082.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +795.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +877.3%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1181.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +133.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +92.3%
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Water +37.9%
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
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
Contains more Fats +133.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +92.3%
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Water +37.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.7%
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Headcheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 0g Liverwurst
Protein 12.38g 13.83g Headcheese
Fats 25.45g 10.9g Liverwurst
Carbs 5.89g 0g Liverwurst
Calories 305kcal 157kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 1.65g 0g Headcheese
Fiber 2.5g 0g Liverwurst
Calcium 22mg 16mg Liverwurst
Iron 8.85mg 1.5mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 12mg 9mg Liverwurst
Phosphorus 230mg 56mg Liverwurst
Potassium 170mg 31mg Liverwurst
Sodium 700mg 941mg Liverwurst
Zinc 2.3mg 0.97mg Liverwurst
Copper 0.24mg 0.122mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 58µg 0.1µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 13636IU 0IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 4091µg 0µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.25mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.023mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.115mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 0.44mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.19mg
Folate 30µg 2µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 1.05µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 3.4µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.151mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.671mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.653mg Liverwurst
Leucine 1.139mg Liverwurst
Lysine 1.155mg Liverwurst
Methionine 0.285mg Liverwurst
Phenylalanine 0.617mg Liverwurst
Valine 0.857mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.448mg Liverwurst
Cholesterol 118mg 69mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 9.925g 3.402g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g 5.601g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 1.134g Liverwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Headcheese
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
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.523g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.