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Cheese vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cheese and liverwurst

  • Cheese has more calcium and phosphorus; however, liverwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 515% more than cheese.
  • Liverwurst has 32 times less calcium than cheese. Cheese has 710mg of calcium, while liverwurst has 22mg.
  • Liverwurst contains less saturated fat.
  • Liverwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of liverwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3127.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.7%
Contains more IronIron +6221.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +474.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.5%
~equal in Sodium ~700mg

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.
Cheese
4
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +837.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +619.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1123.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +84.7%
Contains more FatsFats +30.9%
Contains more OtherOther +34.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90.6%
Contains more WaterWater +44.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
0
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 -47.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 13.46µg 515%
Vitamin A 330µg 4091µg 418%
Iron 0.14mg 8.85mg 109%
Calcium 710mg 22mg 69%
Selenium 28.5µg 58µg 54%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 2.95mg 51%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 1.03mg 46%
Saturated fat 18.867g 9.925g 41%
Phosphorus 455mg 230mg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 4.3mg 27%
Copper 0.03mg 0.24mg 23%
Protein 22.87g 12.38g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.272mg 20%
Zinc 3.64mg 2.3mg 12%
Fats 33.31g 25.45g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.19mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 12.286g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 2.427g 7%
Cholesterol 99mg 118mg 6%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.155mg 6%
Calories 404kcal 305kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Magnesium 27mg 12mg 4%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Potassium 76mg 170mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Sodium 653mg 700mg 2%
Folate 27µg 30µg 1%
Carbs 3.09g 5.89g 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 1.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.448mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese 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
35%
Cheese
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.942g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.