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Polish sausage vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Polish sausage and Liverwurst?

  • Polish sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Liverwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 520% higher.
  • Polish sausage has 2 times more Sodium than Liverwurst. Polish sausage has 1540mg of Sodium, while Liverwurst has 700mg.

We used Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot and Liverwurst spread types in this comparison.

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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 +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +905.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.1%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Zinc +19.2%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +216.3%
Contains more Selenium +227.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +905.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.1%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Zinc +19.2%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +216.3%
Contains more Selenium +227.7%

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 B1 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +595.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +555.6%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1273.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.19
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 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 B1 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +595.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +555.6%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1273.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.2%
Contains more Other +52.7%
Contains more Fats +31.2%
Contains more Carbs +63.6%
Equal in Water - 53.53
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 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 +42.2%
Contains more Other +52.7%
Contains more Fats +31.2%
Contains more Carbs +63.6%
Equal in Water - 53.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.2%
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Polish sausage Liverwurst Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 3.39g Polish sausage
Protein 17.6g 12.38g Polish sausage
Fats 19.4g 25.45g Liverwurst
Carbs 3.6g 5.89g Liverwurst
Calories 259kcal 305kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 0g 1.65g Polish sausage
Fiber 0g 2.5g Liverwurst
Calcium 12mg 22mg Liverwurst
Iron 0.88mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 14mg 12mg Polish sausage
Phosphorus 136mg 230mg Liverwurst
Potassium 237mg 170mg Polish sausage
Sodium 1540mg 700mg Liverwurst
Zinc 1.93mg 2.3mg Liverwurst
Copper 0.09mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.049mg 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 17.7µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.272mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 3.443mg 4.3mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.19mg
Folate 2µg 30µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 0.98µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.151mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.591mg 0.671mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.611mg 0.653mg Liverwurst
Leucine 1.076mg 1.139mg Liverwurst
Lysine 1.11mg 1.155mg Liverwurst
Methionine 0.379mg 0.285mg Polish sausage
Phenylalanine 0.539mg 0.617mg Liverwurst
Valine 0.679mg 0.857mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.444mg 0.448mg Liverwurst
Cholesterol 66mg 118mg Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 8.01g 9.925g Polish sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 2.427g Liverwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Polish sausage 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
35%
Polish sausage
262%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.915g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 840mg)
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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/nutrients
  2. 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.