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Mackerel vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and liverwurst different?

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and magnesium, while liverwurst is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and copper.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily need for vitamin A, 269% more than mackerel.
  • Mackerel contains 8 times more magnesium than liverwurst. Mackerel contains 97mg of magnesium, while liverwurst contains 12mg.
  • Mackerel is lower in saturated fat.
  • Liverwurst has a higher glycemic index (28) than mackerel (0).

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
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 +708.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +463.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +675%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.4%

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +775%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7475.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +198%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 +92.6%
Contains more OtherOther +84.4%
Contains more FatsFats +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~53.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 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 -57.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +75.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin A 54µg 4091µg 449%
Vitamin B12 19µg 13.46µg 231%
Iron 1.57mg 8.85mg 91%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 1.03mg 48%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 2.95mg 39%
Sodium 83mg 700mg 27%
Saturated fat 4.176g 9.925g 26%
Protein 23.85g 12.38g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.19mg 21%
Magnesium 97mg 12mg 20%
Copper 0.094mg 0.24mg 16%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 4.3mg 16%
Cholesterol 75mg 118mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 12.286g 13%
Zinc 0.94mg 2.3mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 2.427g 12%
Selenium 51.6µg 58µg 12%
Fats 17.81g 25.45g 12%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.272mg 9%
Potassium 401mg 170mg 7%
Folate 2µg 30µg 7%
Phosphorus 278mg 230mg 7%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.155mg 6%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3.5mg 3%
Calories 262kcal 305kcal 2%
Carbs 0g 5.89g 2%
Calcium 15mg 22mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 1.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.448mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel 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
217%
Mackerel
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 617mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.749g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.