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Liverwurst vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Liverwurst and Italian sausage

  • Liverwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Fiber, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 507% more than Italian sausage.
  • Italian sausage has 409 times less Vitamin A RAE than Liverwurst. Liverwurst has 4091µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Italian sausage has 10µg.
  • Italian sausage contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Liverwurst spread and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.

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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 +518.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Selenium +163.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +78.8%
Equal in Calcium - 21
Equal in Sodium - 743
Equal in Zinc - 2.39
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 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Iron +518.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Selenium +163.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +78.8%
Equal in Calcium - 21
Equal in Sodium - 743
Equal in Zinc - 2.39

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 +85125%
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +935.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.165
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% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +85125%
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +935.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.165

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +37.9%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Contains more Protein +54.4%
Equal in Fats - 27.31
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
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more Carbs +37.9%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Contains more Protein +54.4%
Equal in Fats - 27.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.195
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.195

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 12.38g 19.12g Italian sausage
Fats 25.45g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 5.89g 4.27g Liverwurst
Calories 305kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 1.65g 1.86g Liverwurst
Fiber 2.5g 0.1g Liverwurst
Calcium 22mg 21mg Liverwurst
Iron 8.85mg 1.43mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 230mg 170mg Liverwurst
Potassium 170mg 304mg Italian sausage
Sodium 700mg 743mg Liverwurst
Zinc 2.3mg 2.39mg Italian sausage
Copper 0.24mg 0.08mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 58µg 22µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 13636IU 16IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 4091µg 10µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0.1mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.233mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 4.165mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.33mg Italian sausage
Folate 30µg 5µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 1.3µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.161mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.671mg 0.792mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0.731mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.139mg 1.343mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.155mg 1.522mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.285mg 0.486mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.67mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.857mg 0.804mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.448mg 0.577mg Italian sausage
Cholesterol 118mg 57mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 9.925g 10.195g Liverwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 3.518g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Italian sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.