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Biscuit vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between biscuits and liverwurst?

  • Biscuits are higher in calcium, yet liverwurst is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and copper.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 557% more.
  • Biscuits have 11 times more calcium than liverwurst. While biscuits have 235mg of calcium, liverwurst has only 22mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in biscuits is lower.
  • The glycemic index of liverwurst is lower.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +968.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +143.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.5%
Contains more IronIron +205.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +192.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +325.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +197.4%

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.
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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 Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +935.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16725%
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Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 CarbsCarbs +657.2%
Contains more OtherOther +16.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.9%
Contains more FatsFats +56.1%
Contains more WaterWater +85.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
40% 50% 10%
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 -56.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 13.46µg 558%
Vitamin A 4091µg 455%
Iron 2.9mg 8.85mg 74%
Selenium 19.5µg 58µg 70%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 1.03mg 55%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 2.95mg 53%
Cholesterol 3mg 118mg 38%
Saturated fat 4.324g 9.925g 25%
Calcium 235mg 22mg 21%
Copper 0.082mg 0.24mg 18%
Zinc 0.54mg 2.3mg 16%
Fats 16.3g 25.45g 14%
Carbs 44.6g 5.89g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 12.286g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.19mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 2.427g 12%
Protein 7g 12.38g 11%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.155mg 10%
Phosphorus 164mg 230mg 9%
Folate 61µg 30µg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 4.3mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.272mg 7%
Sodium 580mg 700mg 5%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.5mg 4%
Fiber 1.5g 2.5g 4%
Calories 353kcal 305kcal 2%
Potassium 121mg 170mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 43.1g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 2.18g 1.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.448mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
23%
Biscuit
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.601g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.