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Brisket vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brisket and Liverwurst?

  • Brisket is higher in Zinc, yet Liverwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 472% more.
  • Brisket has 3 times more Zinc than Liverwurst. While Brisket has 6.69mg of Zinc, Liverwurst has only 2.3mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Brisket is lower.

We used Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
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 +58.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +190.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +264.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +140%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114%

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% 0% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
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% 818% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +361%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +502.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +419.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +534.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 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 ProteinProtein +132.8%
Contains more FatsFats +38.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +882.1%
~equal in Water ~53.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 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 -26.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +54.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +256.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket Liverwurst Opinion
Calories 289kcal 305kcal Liverwurst
Protein 28.82g 12.38g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 25.45g Liverwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Liverwurst
Net carbs 0g 3.39g Liverwurst
Carbs 0g 5.89g Liverwurst
Cholesterol 106mg 118mg Brisket
Magnesium 19mg 12mg Brisket
Calcium 16mg 22mg Liverwurst
Potassium 232mg 170mg Brisket
Iron 2.43mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Sugar 0g 1.65g Brisket
Fiber 0g 2.5g Liverwurst
Copper 0.1mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Zinc 6.69mg 2.3mg Brisket
Phosphorus 175mg 230mg Liverwurst
Sodium 48mg 700mg Brisket
Vitamin A 0IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A 0µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.51mg Brisket
Manganese 0.01mg 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 27.1µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.272mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 4.3mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.19mg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 1.8µg Brisket
Folate 9µg 30µg Liverwurst
Choline 109.8mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 7.305g 9.925g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 2.427g Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.151mg Brisket
Threonine 1.101mg 0.671mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg 0.653mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg 1.139mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg 1.155mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg 0.285mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.617mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg 0.857mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg 0.448mg Brisket

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brisket 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
44%
Brisket
242%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

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?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 652mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Brisket
Brisket is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.