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Sardine vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sardine and liverwurst different?

  • Sardine is higher in phosphorus and calcium; however, liverwurst is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for liverwurst is 271% higher.
  • Sardine contains 17 times more calcium than liverwurst. While sardine contains 382mg of calcium, liverwurst contains only 22mg.
  • Sardine has less sodium.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index (0) than liverwurst (28).

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Liverwurst spread are the varieties 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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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 +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1636.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.1%
Contains more IronIron +203.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +29%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.1%

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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 +22%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12684.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +353.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +98.9%
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%
Contains more OtherOther +57.1%
Contains more FatsFats +122.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 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 -84.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +217.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin A 32µg 4091µg 451%
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 13.46µg 188%
Iron 2.92mg 8.85mg 74%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 1.03mg 62%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 2.95mg 46%
Saturated fat 1.528g 9.925g 38%
Phosphorus 490mg 230mg 37%
Calcium 382mg 22mg 36%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Protein 24.62g 12.38g 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Fats 11.45g 25.45g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 12.286g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 2.427g 18%
Sodium 307mg 700mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.272mg 16%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Selenium 52.7µg 58µg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Zinc 1.31mg 2.3mg 9%
Cholesterol 142mg 118mg 8%
Potassium 397mg 170mg 7%
Copper 0.186mg 0.24mg 6%
Magnesium 39mg 12mg 6%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 4.3mg 6%
Folate 10µg 30µg 5%
Calories 208kcal 305kcal 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.19mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.155mg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.89g 2%
Net carbs 0g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.448mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
119%
Sardine
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.