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Ground beef vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ground beef and liverwurst?

  • Ground beef is richer in zinc, yet liverwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 457% higher.
  • Ground beef has 3 times more zinc than liverwurst. Ground beef has 5.84mg of zinc, while liverwurst has 2.3mg.
  • Ground beef contains less saturated fat.
  • Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than liverwurst.

We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Liverwurst spread types in this comparison.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
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 +41.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +153.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.6%
Contains more IronIron +289.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +203.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1622.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +203.7%

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +136266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +502.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +476.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +440.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +328.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 +92.8%
Contains more FatsFats +65.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +15.1%
~equal in Water ~53.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 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 -38.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +494.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 13.46µg 457%
Vitamin A 3µg 4091µg 454%
Iron 2.27mg 8.85mg 82%
Selenium 19.1µg 58µg 71%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 1.03mg 66%
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 2.95mg 49%
Zinc 5.84mg 2.3mg 32%
Sodium 73mg 700mg 27%
Protein 23.87g 12.38g 23%
Saturated fat 6.073g 9.925g 18%
Copper 0.079mg 0.24mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.272mg 18%
Fats 15.37g 25.45g 16%
Choline 73.2mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 2.427g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 7.322g 12.286g 12%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Cholesterol 88mg 118mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.19mg 9%
Phosphorus 166mg 230mg 9%
Folate 7µg 30µg 6%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.155mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Calories 241kcal 305kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 4.3mg 2%
Potassium 241mg 170mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.89g 2%
Magnesium 17mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Calcium 33mg 22mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.39g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 0g 1.65g N/A
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.923mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.976mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.614mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 1.172mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0.448mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 627mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.852g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.