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Beer vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beer and liverwurst

  • Beer contains less vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus than liverwurst.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liverwurst is 560% higher.
  • Beer is lower in sodium.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index than liverwurst.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 6.6% 15% 332% 80% 63% 99% 91% 20% 316%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +529.6%
Contains more IronIron +44150%
Contains more CopperCopper +4700%
Contains more ZincZinc +22900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1542.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1837.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9566.7%

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.
Beer
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 1364% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5340%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4020%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +738.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +7095.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +313%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +67200%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 WaterWater +71.8%
Contains more OtherOther +46.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2591.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 13.46µg 560%
Vitamin A 0µg 4091µg 455%
Iron 0.02mg 8.85mg 110%
Selenium 0.6µg 58µg 104%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 1.03mg 77%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 2.95mg 58%
Saturated fat 0g 9.925g 45%
Fats 0g 25.45g 39%
Cholesterol 0mg 118mg 39%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 12.286g 31%
Phosphorus 14mg 230mg 31%
Sodium 4mg 700mg 30%
Copper 0.005mg 0.24mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 4.3mg 24%
Protein 0.46g 12.38g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.272mg 22%
Zinc 0.01mg 2.3mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.427g 16%
Calories 43kcal 305kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.19mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.155mg 6%
Folate 6µg 30µg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Potassium 27mg 170mg 4%
Calcium 4mg 22mg 2%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Magnesium 6mg 12mg 1%
Carbs 3.55g 5.89g 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.448mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Liverwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
3%
Beer
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.925g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.