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Brotwurst vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between brotwurst and liverwurst?

  • Brotwurst has less vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, copper, and phosphorus than liverwurst.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 475% higher.
  • Brotwurst has 2 times more sodium than liverwurst. Brotwurst has 1112mg of sodium, while liverwurst has 700mg.

We used Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
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 +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.3%
Contains more IronIron +759.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +287.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +241.2%
~equal in Zinc ~2.3mg

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% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +556.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.272mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 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 +15.5%
Contains more OtherOther +31.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.7%
~equal in Fats ~25.45g
~equal in Water ~53.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~9.925g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~12.286g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 13.46µg 475%
Vitamin A 0µg 4091µg 455%
Iron 1.03mg 8.85mg 98%
Selenium 17µg 58µg 75%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 1.03mg 62%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 2.95mg 58%
Sodium 1112mg 700mg 18%
Cholesterol 63mg 118mg 18%
Copper 0.08mg 0.24mg 18%
Phosphorus 134mg 230mg 14%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 4.3mg 6%
Folate 5µg 30µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.19mg 5%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.155mg 5%
Protein 14.3g 12.38g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Fats 27.8g 25.45g 4%
Potassium 281mg 170mg 3%
Calcium 48mg 22mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 12.286g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 2.427g 3%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.3mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.272mg 2%
Calories 323kcal 305kcal 1%
Magnesium 16mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Carbs 2.98g 5.89g 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 2.98g 1.65g N/A
Saturated fat 9.93g 9.925g 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0.448mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Liverwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Brotwurst
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004999999999999g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.

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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.