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Ground chicken vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ground chicken and Liverwurst

  • Ground chicken has more Vitamin B6, however, Liverwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Liverwurst is 540% higher.
  • Liverwurst has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Ground chicken. Ground chicken has 0.538mg of Vitamin B6, while Liverwurst has 0.19mg.
  • Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
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 +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +298.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more IronIron +851.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +287.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +868.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +305.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~230mg

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% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +241.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2539.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 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 +88%
Contains more WaterWater +21.3%
Contains more FatsFats +133.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +212.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 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 -68.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +151.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Liverwurst Opinion
Calories 189kcal 305kcal Liverwurst
Protein 23.28g 12.38g Ground chicken
Fats 10.92g 25.45g Liverwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Liverwurst
Net carbs 0g 3.39g Liverwurst
Carbs 0g 5.89g Liverwurst
Cholesterol 107mg 118mg Ground chicken
Magnesium 28mg 12mg Ground chicken
Calcium 8mg 22mg Liverwurst
Potassium 677mg 170mg Ground chicken
Iron 0.93mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Sugar 0g 1.65g Ground chicken
Fiber 0g 2.5g Liverwurst
Copper 0.062mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Zinc 1.92mg 2.3mg Liverwurst
Phosphorus 234mg 230mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 700mg Ground chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A 0µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.39mg Ground chicken
Manganese 0.016mg 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 14.3µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.272mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 4.3mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.19mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 2.1µg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 30µg Liverwurst
Trans Fat 0.087g Liverwurst
Choline 59mg Ground chicken
Saturated Fat 3.11g 9.925g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 2.427g Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.151mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.97mg 0.671mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.653mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.816mg 1.139mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg 1.155mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg 0.285mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.617mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg 0.857mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.706mg 0.448mg Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken 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
42%
Ground chicken
242%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 625mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.815g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.