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Liverwurst vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Liverwurst and Turkey leg

  • Turkey leg contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1 than Liverwurst.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Liverwurst is 545% higher.
  • Turkey leg has 4091 times less Vitamin A RAE than Liverwurst. Liverwurst has 4091µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Turkey leg has 1µg.
  • Turkey leg is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Liverwurst spread and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw.

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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 +29.4%
Contains more Iron +414.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.9%
Contains more Copper +69%
Contains more Manganese +604.5%
Contains more Selenium +119.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +60.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Zinc +34.3%
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 6% 65% 15% 76% 25% 10% 85% 48% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Iron +414.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.9%
Contains more Copper +69%
Contains more Manganese +604.5%
Contains more Selenium +119.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +60.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Zinc +34.3%

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 +454433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3351.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.9%
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% 0% 0% 20% 49% 56% 66% 79% 8% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +454433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3351.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +278.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +161.9%
Contains more Protein +57.8%
Contains more Water +35.8%
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
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Fats +278.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +161.9%
Contains more Protein +57.8%
Contains more Water +35.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +496.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.83 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +496.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liverwurst Turkey 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Turkey leg Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 0g Liverwurst
Protein 12.38g 19.54g Turkey leg
Fats 25.45g 6.72g Liverwurst
Carbs 5.89g 0g Liverwurst
Calories 305kcal 144kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 1.65g Turkey leg
Fiber 2.5g 0g Liverwurst
Calcium 22mg 17mg Liverwurst
Iron 8.85mg 1.72mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 12mg 21mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 230mg 177mg Liverwurst
Potassium 170mg 273mg Turkey leg
Sodium 700mg 74mg Turkey leg
Zinc 2.3mg 3.09mg Turkey leg
Copper 0.24mg 0.142mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.155mg 0.022mg Liverwurst
Selenium 58µg 26.4µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 13636IU 3IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 4091µg 1µg Liverwurst
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.077mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.211mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 2.947mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 1.09mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.34mg Turkey leg
Folate 30µg 10µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 0.39µg Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.219mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.671mg 0.861mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0.998mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.139mg 1.537mg Turkey leg
Lysine 1.155mg 1.809mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.285mg 0.557mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.769mg Turkey leg
Valine 0.857mg 1.028mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.448mg 0.598mg Turkey leg
Cholesterol 118mg 71mg Turkey leg
Saturated Fat 9.925g 2.06g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g 2.06g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 1.83g Liverwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Liverwurst Turkey 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
27%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 626mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.865g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.