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Liverwurst vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Liverwurst and Summer sausage different?

  • Liverwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Fiber than Summer sausage.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Liverwurst is 489% higher.
  • Liverwurst contains 18 times more Vitamin A RAE than Summer sausage. While Liverwurst contains 4091µg of Vitamin A RAE, Summer sausage contains only 225µg.
  • Summer sausage has less Cholesterol.

Liverwurst spread and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese 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 +291.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -52.8%
Contains more Copper +242.9%
Contains more Manganese +384.4%
Contains more Selenium +673.3%
Contains more Calcium +268.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Zinc - 2.25
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 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Contains more Iron +291.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -52.8%
Contains more Copper +242.9%
Contains more Manganese +384.4%
Contains more Selenium +673.3%
Contains more Calcium +268.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Zinc - 2.25

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 +1720.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +543.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +678%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.249
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 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1720.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +543.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +678%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.249

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +223.6%
Contains more Water +47.9%
Contains more Protein +56.9%
Contains more Fats +49%
Contains more Other +68.7%
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
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more Carbs +223.6%
Contains more Water +47.9%
Contains more Protein +56.9%
Contains more Fats +49%
Contains more Other +68.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.47
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.47

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Summer sausage Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 1.62g Liverwurst
Protein 12.38g 19.43g Summer sausage
Fats 25.45g 37.91g Summer sausage
Carbs 5.89g 1.82g Liverwurst
Calories 305kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Sugar 1.65g 0.12g Summer sausage
Fiber 2.5g 0.2g Liverwurst
Calcium 22mg 81mg Summer sausage
Iron 8.85mg 2.26mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 12mg 13mg Summer sausage
Phosphorus 230mg 178mg Liverwurst
Potassium 170mg 206mg Summer sausage
Sodium 700mg 1483mg Liverwurst
Zinc 2.3mg 2.25mg Liverwurst
Copper 0.24mg 0.07mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.155mg 0.032mg Liverwurst
Selenium 58µg 7.5µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 13636IU 749IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 4091µg 225µg Liverwurst
Vitamin D 12IU Summer sausage
Vitamin D 0.3µg Summer sausage
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.249mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.16mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 2.9mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.76mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.13mg Liverwurst
Folate 30µg 7µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 1.73µg Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.15mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.671mg 0.54mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0.62mg Liverwurst
Leucine 1.139mg 1.1mg Liverwurst
Lysine 1.155mg 1.16mg Summer sausage
Methionine 0.285mg 0.36mg Summer sausage
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.56mg Liverwurst
Valine 0.857mg 0.69mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.448mg 0.47mg Summer sausage
Cholesterol 118mg 89mg Summer sausage
Saturated Fat 9.925g 10.47g Liverwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 3.02g Summer sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Summer sausage
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
42%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 783mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.545g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.