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Frankfurter vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between frankfurter and liverwurst

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, copper, and vitamin B3 in liverwurst is higher than in frankfurter.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12 503% more than frankfurter.
  • The amount of sodium in liverwurst is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frankfurter, beef, unheated 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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
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 PotassiumPotassium +85.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +637.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +336.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +638.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +463.1%

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% 0% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
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% 818% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2295.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +875.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.19mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 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 FatsFats +11.2%
Contains more OtherOther +17.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.3%
~equal in Water ~53.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +217.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~9.925g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~12.286g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frankfurter Liverwurst Opinion
Calories 316kcal 305kcal Frankfurter
Protein 11.16g 12.38g Liverwurst
Fats 28.3g 25.45g Frankfurter
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Liverwurst
Net carbs 3.36g 3.39g Liverwurst
Carbs 3.36g 5.89g Liverwurst
Cholesterol 55mg 118mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 36IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 9mg 12mg Liverwurst
Calcium 12mg 22mg Liverwurst
Potassium 316mg 170mg Frankfurter
Iron 1.2mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Sugar 1.31g 1.65g Frankfurter
Fiber 0g 2.5g Liverwurst
Copper 0.055mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Zinc 2.03mg 2.3mg Liverwurst
Phosphorus 152mg 230mg Liverwurst
Sodium 992mg 700mg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A 0µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.2mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 0.9µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.021mg 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 10.3µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.272mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 0.043mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 2.028mg 4.3mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.19mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 1.8µg Frankfurter
Folate 10µg 30µg Liverwurst
Choline 48.6mg Frankfurter
Saturated Fat 10.979g 9.925g Liverwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 12.048g 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.765g 2.427g Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.151mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.519mg 0.671mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.58mg 0.653mg Liverwurst
Leucine 0.994mg 1.139mg Liverwurst
Lysine 1.055mg 1.155mg Liverwurst
Methionine 0.319mg 0.285mg Frankfurter
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.617mg Liverwurst
Valine 0.608mg 0.857mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.362mg 0.448mg Liverwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frankfurter 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
26%
Frankfurter
242%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Frankfurter
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.054g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.