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Hamburger vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between hamburgers and liverwurst

  • Liverwurst is higher than hamburgers in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 501% higher.
  • Liverwurst has a lower glycemic index (28) than hamburgers (66).

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
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 +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +363.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40%
Contains more IronIron +207.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.1%

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% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +24.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +312%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +851.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +834.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 +38%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +309.2%
Contains more FatsFats +77.2%
Contains more WaterWater +25.5%
Contains more OtherOther +53.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 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 -48.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +123.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +538.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 13.46µg 501%
Vitamin A 0µg 4091µg 455%
Selenium 58µg 105%
Iron 2.88mg 8.85mg 75%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 1.03mg 60%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 2.95mg 53%
Cholesterol 47mg 118mg 24%
Saturated fat 5.096g 9.925g 22%
Fats 14.36g 25.45g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 12.286g 17%
Copper 0.091mg 0.24mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 2.427g 14%
Phosphorus 136mg 230mg 13%
Sodium 414mg 700mg 12%
Protein 17.08g 12.38g 9%
Calcium 102mg 22mg 8%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 4.3mg 7%
Folate 56µg 30µg 7%
Carbs 24.1g 5.89g 6%
Fiber 0.9g 2.5g 6%
Zinc 2.87mg 2.3mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.272mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Manganese 0.217mg 0.155mg 3%
Potassium 226mg 170mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.19mg 1%
Calories 295kcal 305kcal 1%
Net carbs 23.2g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 1.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0.448mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hamburger 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
38%
Hamburger
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.829g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger 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. 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.