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Luncheon meat vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Luncheon meat and Liverwurst

  • Luncheon meat has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 522% more than Luncheon meat.

Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Liverwurst spread.

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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 Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +76.5%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +812.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -14.6%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +318.9%
Contains more Selenium +51.4%
Equal in Zinc - 2.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +76.5%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +812.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -14.6%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +318.9%
Contains more Selenium +51.4%
Equal in Zinc - 2.3

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 B3 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +381.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1363%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +381.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1363%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41.4%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Fats +99.3%
Contains more Carbs +466.3%
Equal in Other - 2.75
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
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
Contains more Protein +41.4%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Fats +99.3%
Contains more Carbs +466.3%
Equal in Other - 2.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.1%
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Liverwurst Opinion
Net carbs 1.04g 3.39g Liverwurst
Protein 17.5g 12.38g Luncheon meat
Fats 12.77g 25.45g Liverwurst
Carbs 1.04g 5.89g Liverwurst
Calories 189kcal 305kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 0g 1.65g Luncheon meat
Fiber 0g 2.5g Liverwurst
Calcium 5mg 22mg Liverwurst
Iron 0.97mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 18mg 12mg Luncheon meat
Phosphorus 170mg 230mg Liverwurst
Potassium 300mg 170mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 820mg 700mg Liverwurst
Zinc 2.15mg 2.3mg Liverwurst
Copper 0.03mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.037mg 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 38.3µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.16mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.272mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 4.3mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.19mg Luncheon meat
Folate 0µg 30µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.151mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.671mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.653mg Liverwurst
Leucine 1.139mg Liverwurst
Lysine 1.155mg Liverwurst
Methionine 0.285mg Liverwurst
Phenylalanine 0.617mg Liverwurst
Valine 0.857mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.448mg Liverwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 118mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 9.925g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 2.427g Liverwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Liverwurst
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
33%
Luncheon meat
262%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.981g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
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

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.