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Liverwurst vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Liverwurst and Pork leg different?

  • Liverwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Copper, however, Pork leg is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Liverwurst is 535% higher.
  • Pork leg has less Sodium.

Liverwurst spread and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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 +340%
Contains more Iron +941.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.6%
Contains more Zinc +19.2%
Contains more Copper +269.2%
Contains more Manganese +573.9%
Contains more Selenium +97.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +85.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
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 2% 32% 15% 86% 28% 7% 53% 22% 3% 161%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +941.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.6%
Contains more Zinc +19.2%
Contains more Copper +269.2%
Contains more Manganese +573.9%
Contains more Selenium +97.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +85.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%

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 +194700%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +330.7%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2036.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.574
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% 0% 15% 3% 185% 47% 86% 42% 93% 6% 79% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +194700%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +330.7%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2036.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.574

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +34.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +123.6%
Contains more Protein +40.8%
Contains more Water +16.7%
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
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Fats +34.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +123.6%
Contains more Protein +40.8%
Contains more Water +16.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.1%
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.01 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.1%

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 leg
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Pork leg Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 0g Liverwurst
Protein 12.38g 17.43g Pork leg
Fats 25.45g 18.87g Liverwurst
Carbs 5.89g 0g Liverwurst
Calories 305kcal 245kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 1.65g Pork leg
Fiber 2.5g 0g Liverwurst
Calcium 22mg 5mg Liverwurst
Iron 8.85mg 0.85mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Pork leg
Phosphorus 230mg 199mg Liverwurst
Potassium 170mg 315mg Pork leg
Sodium 700mg 47mg Pork leg
Zinc 2.3mg 1.93mg Liverwurst
Copper 0.24mg 0.065mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.155mg 0.023mg Liverwurst
Selenium 58µg 29.4µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 13636IU 7IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 4091µg 0µg Liverwurst
Vitamin D 20IU Pork leg
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork leg
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0.7mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.736mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.2mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 4.574mg Pork leg
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.685mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.401mg Pork leg
Folate 30µg 7µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 0.63µg Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.208mg Pork leg
Threonine 0.671mg 0.776mg Pork leg
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0.787mg Pork leg
Leucine 1.139mg 1.376mg Pork leg
Lysine 1.155mg 1.55mg Pork leg
Methionine 0.285mg 0.444mg Pork leg
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.689mg Pork leg
Valine 0.857mg 0.931mg Pork leg
Histidine 0.448mg 0.659mg Pork leg
Cholesterol 118mg 73mg Pork leg
Saturated Fat 9.925g 6.54g Pork leg
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g 8.38g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 2.01g Liverwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Pork leg
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
46%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.385g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork leg
Pork leg is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.