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Chorizo vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chorizo and liverwurst

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B6; however, liverwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 477% more than chorizo.
  • Liverwurst has 3 times less vitamin B6 than chorizo. Chorizo has 0.53mg of vitamin B6, while liverwurst has 0.19mg.
  • Liverwurst contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef 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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
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 +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more IronIron +456.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +287.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +174.9%

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% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +163.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +573%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 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 +94.7%
Contains more FatsFats +50.4%
Contains more OtherOther +42.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +216.7%
Contains more WaterWater +68.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 13.46µg 478%
Vitamin A 0µg 4091µg 455%
Iron 1.59mg 8.85mg 91%
Selenium 21.1µg 58µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 1.03mg 56%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 2.95mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.272mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.19mg 26%
Protein 24.1g 12.38g 23%
Sodium 1235mg 700mg 23%
Saturated fat 14.38g 9.925g 20%
Fats 38.27g 25.45g 20%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Copper 0.08mg 0.24mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 12.286g 15%
Phosphorus 150mg 230mg 11%
Cholesterol 88mg 118mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Zinc 3.41mg 2.3mg 10%
Calories 455kcal 305kcal 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.427g 7%
Potassium 398mg 170mg 7%
Folate 2µg 30µg 7%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 4.3mg 5%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.155mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 22mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Carbs 1.86g 5.89g 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.448mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
65%
Chorizo
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 535mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.455g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
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.
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.