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Chicken breast vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken breast and liverwurst

  • Chicken breast has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B6; however, liverwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liverwurst is 545% higher.
  • Liverwurst has 3 times less vitamin B3 than chicken breast. Chicken breast has 14.782mg of vitamin B3, while liverwurst has 4.3mg.
  • Chicken breast is lower in saturated fat.
  • Liverwurst has a higher glycemic index than chicken breast.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 4.8% 24% 43% 18% 29% 105% 10% 2.7% 143%
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 +158.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +676.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +113%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +638.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +121.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~230mg

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% 2.3% 8.4% 1.5% 20% 29% 277% 62% 148% 46% 6% 3% 52%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +58342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +244.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +724%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3537.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 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 +170.1%
Contains more WaterWater +12.5%
Contains more FatsFats +440.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1054.9%
Contains more OtherOther +143.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 42% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.07 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 -87%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +614.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken breast Liverwurst
Rich in minerals 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken breast Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 13.46µg 545%
Vitamin A 7µg 4091µg 454%
Iron 1.14mg 8.85mg 96%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 1.03mg 70%
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 4.3mg 66%
Selenium 26.2µg 58µg 58%
Protein 33.44g 12.38g 42%
Saturated fat 1.29g 9.925g 39%
Vitamin B5 1.04mg 2.95mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.19mg 35%
Fats 4.71g 25.45g 32%
Sodium 79mg 700mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 1.72g 12.286g 26%
Copper 0.054mg 0.24mg 21%
Choline 95.9mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.272mg 16%
Zinc 1.08mg 2.3mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Cholesterol 91mg 118mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 2.427g 9%
Folate 4µg 30µg 7%
Calories 187kcal 305kcal 6%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.155mg 6%
Magnesium 31mg 12mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Potassium 276mg 170mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3%
Phosphorus 246mg 230mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Carbs 0.51g 5.89g 2%
Calcium 16mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 0.51g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.39mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 1.412mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.765mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 2.836mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.925mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.328mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 1.659mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 1.037mg 0.448mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken breast 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
50%
Chicken breast
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 621mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.