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Liverwurst vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Liverwurst and Pork hock different?

  • Liverwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Copper than Pork hock.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Liverwurst is 540% higher.
  • Liverwurst contains 178 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pork hock. While Liverwurst contains 4091µg of Vitamin A RAE, Pork hock contains only 23µg.
  • Pork hock has less Saturated Fat.

Liverwurst spread and Pork, pickled pork hocks 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 Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +676.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.3%
Contains more Potassium +261.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Copper +192.7%
Contains more Manganese +604.5%
Contains more Selenium +120.5%
Equal in Zinc - 2.38
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 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +676.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.3%
Contains more Potassium +261.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Copper +192.7%
Contains more Manganese +604.5%
Contains more Selenium +120.5%
Equal in Zinc - 2.38

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 +17842.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1414.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +757.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.9%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2539.2%
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 5% 4% 0% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 1% 64% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +17842.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1414.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +757.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.9%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2539.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +141.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +18%
Contains more Protein +54.4%
Contains more Water +27.1%
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% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Fats +141.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +18%
Contains more Protein +54.4%
Contains more Water +27.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.4%
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Pork hock Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 0g Liverwurst
Protein 12.38g 19.11g Pork hock
Fats 25.45g 10.54g Liverwurst
Carbs 5.89g 0g Liverwurst
Calories 305kcal 171kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 1.65g 0g Pork hock
Fiber 2.5g 0g Liverwurst
Calcium 22mg 19mg Liverwurst
Iron 8.85mg 1.14mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 12mg 6mg Liverwurst
Phosphorus 230mg 60mg Liverwurst
Potassium 170mg 47mg Liverwurst
Sodium 700mg 1050mg Liverwurst
Zinc 2.3mg 2.38mg Pork hock
Copper 0.24mg 0.082mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.155mg 0.022mg Liverwurst
Selenium 58µg 26.3µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 13636IU 76IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 4091µg 23µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.17mg Pork hock
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.08mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.068mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 1.1mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.344mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.064mg Liverwurst
Folate 30µg 1µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 0.51µg Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.038mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.671mg 0.516mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0.325mg Liverwurst
Leucine 1.139mg 0.841mg Liverwurst
Lysine 1.155mg 0.822mg Liverwurst
Methionine 0.285mg 0.211mg Liverwurst
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.554mg Liverwurst
Valine 0.857mg 0.478mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.448mg 0.211mg Liverwurst
Cholesterol 118mg 89mg Pork hock
Trans Fat 0.113g Liverwurst
Saturated Fat 9.925g 3.231g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g 5.134g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 1.198g Liverwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Pork hock
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
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.694g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pork hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/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.