Beef Liver vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Beef Liver and Liverwurst?
- Beef Liver is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Folate, yet Liverwurst is higher in Selenium.
- Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2380% more.
- Beef Liver has 60 times more Copper than Liverwurst. While Beef Liver has 14.283mg of Copper, Liverwurst has only 0.24mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Liverwurst is lower.
We used Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Liverwurst spread types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +5851.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +129.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +132.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +232.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +307.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +141% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +435.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +424.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +743.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +84.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.08 g
Fats:
5.26 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
58.81 g
Other:
1.72 g
Protein:
12.38 g
Fats:
25.45 g
Carbs:
5.89 g
Water:
53.53 g
Other:
2.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +383.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.9% |
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Water
~53.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.109 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.427 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -70.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +993.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +118.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 191kcal | 305kcal |
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| Protein | 29.08g | 12.38g |
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| Fats | 5.26g | 25.45g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 3.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.13g | 3.39g |
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| Carbs | 5.13g | 5.89g |
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| Cholesterol | 396mg | 118mg |
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| Vitamin D | 49IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 352mg | 170mg |
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| Iron | 6.54mg | 8.85mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.65g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 2.5g |
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| Copper | 14.283mg | 0.24mg |
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| Zinc | 5.3mg | 2.3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 497mg | 230mg |
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| Sodium | 79mg | 700mg |
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| Vitamin A | 31714IU | 13636IU |
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| Vitamin A | 9442µg | 4091µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.356mg | 0.155mg |
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| Selenium | 36.1µg | 58µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.194mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 3.425mg | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 17.525mg | 4.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 7.11mg | 2.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.017mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 70.58µg | 13.46µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.3µg |
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| Folate | 253µg | 30µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.365g |
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| Choline | 426mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.947g | 9.925g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.124g | 12.286g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.109g | 2.427g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.368mg | 0.151mg |
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| Threonine | 1.215mg | 0.671mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.352mg | 0.653mg |
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| Leucine | 2.67mg | 1.139mg |
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| Lysine | 2.247mg | 1.155mg |
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| Methionine | 0.759mg | 0.285mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.515mg | 0.617mg |
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| Valine | 1.761mg | 0.857mg |
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| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.448mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.659g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
1003%
242%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Liverwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 621mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.978g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver 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.