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Ground turkey vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ground turkey and Liverwurst?

  • Ground turkey is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Liverwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 505% more.
  • Ground turkey has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Liverwurst. While Ground turkey has 0.633mg of Vitamin B6, Liverwurst has only 0.19mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ground turkey is lower.

We used Ground turkey, cooked and Liverwurst spread types 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.
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.4%
Contains more Potassium +72.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.2%
Contains more Iron +482.2%
Contains more Copper +58.9%
Contains more Manganese +1309.1%
Contains more Selenium +86.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 230
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.4%
Contains more Potassium +72.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.2%
Contains more Iron +482.2%
Contains more Copper +58.9%
Contains more Manganese +1309.1%
Contains more Selenium +86.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 230

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +17160.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.3%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +904.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 3% 6% 0% 20% 49% 164% 72% 147% 6% 168% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 819% 0% 0% 12% 68% 238% 81% 178% 44% 23% 1683% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +17160.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.3%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +904.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +121.1%
Contains more Water +16%
Contains more Fats +144.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1618.8%
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 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 Protein +121.1%
Contains more Water +16%
Contains more Fats +144.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1618.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +255.3%
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +255.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground turkey Liverwurst
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 turkey Liverwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.39g Liverwurst
Protein 27.37g 12.38g Ground turkey
Fats 10.4g 25.45g Liverwurst
Carbs 0g 5.89g Liverwurst
Calories 203kcal 305kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 0g 1.65g Ground turkey
Fiber 0g 2.5g Liverwurst
Calcium 28mg 22mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.52mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 30mg 12mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 254mg 230mg Ground turkey
Potassium 294mg 170mg Ground turkey
Sodium 78mg 700mg Ground turkey
Zinc 3.11mg 2.3mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.151mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.011mg 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 31.1µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 79IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ground turkey
Vitamin D 8IU Ground turkey
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ground turkey
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.272mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 4.3mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.19mg Ground turkey
Folate 7µg 30µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.151mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.258mg 0.671mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0.653mg Ground turkey
Leucine 2.262mg 1.139mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.452mg 1.155mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.806mg 0.285mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.617mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.27mg 0.857mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.811mg 0.448mg Ground turkey
Cholesterol 93mg 118mg Ground turkey
Trans Fat 0.134g Liverwurst
Saturated Fat 2.669g 9.925g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 3.458g 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 2.427g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey Liverwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
53%
Ground turkey
262%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 622mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.

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