Chicken liver vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken liver and liverwurst different?
- Chicken liver is richer in folate, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and copper, while liverwurst is higher in vitamin A.
- Chicken liver covers your daily need for folate, 140% more than liverwurst.
- Chicken liver contains 4 times more vitamin B6 than liverwurst. Chicken liver contains 0.853mg of vitamin B6, while liverwurst contains 0.19mg.
- Liverwurst is lower in cholesterol.
- Liverwurst has a higher glycemic index (28) than chicken liver (0).
Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Liverwurst spread types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +58.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +105% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +411.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +126.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +348.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +23.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1860% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +24.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.92 g
Fats:
4.83 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
76.46 g
Other:
1.06 g
Protein:
12.38 g
Fats:
25.45 g
Carbs:
5.89 g
Water:
53.53 g
Other:
2.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +426.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +706.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +159.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.563 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.306 g
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 | -84.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +883.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 588µg | 30µg | 140% |
| Vitamin B12 | 16.58µg | 13.46µg | 130% |
| Vitamin A | 3296µg | 4091µg | 88% |
| Cholesterol | 345mg | 118mg | 76% |
| Vitamin B5 | 6.233mg | 2.95mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.778mg | 1.03mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.853mg | 0.19mg | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 1.563g | 9.925g | 38% |
| Choline | 194.4mg | 35% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.728mg | 4.3mg | 34% |
| Fats | 4.83g | 25.45g | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.249g | 12.286g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.492mg | 0.24mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 700mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 3.5mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.5g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 297mg | 230mg | 10% |
| Protein | 16.92g | 12.38g | 9% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 305kcal | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.306g | 2.427g | 7% |
| Selenium | 54.6µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.155mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.305mg | 0.272mg | 3% |
| Iron | 8.99mg | 8.85mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 170mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.73g | 5.89g | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.73g | 3.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.725mg | 0.671mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.512mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.332mg | 1.155mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.432mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.824mg | 0.617mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.998mg | 0.857mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.507mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.475g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Liverwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 629mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.362g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins