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Hot dog vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hot dog and Liverwurst

  • Liverwurst is higher than Hot dog in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 495% higher.
  • Hot dog has 2 times more Sodium than Liverwurst. While Hot dog has 1090mg of Sodium, Liverwurst has only 700mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, meat 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.
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Iron +711.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -35.8%
Contains more Zinc +91.7%
Contains more Copper +147.4%
Contains more Manganese +244.4%
Contains more Selenium +364%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Iron +711.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -35.8%
Contains more Zinc +91.7%
Contains more Copper +147.4%
Contains more Manganese +244.4%
Contains more Selenium +364%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +394.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +751.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +851.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +757.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +394.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +751.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +851.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +757.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +27.3%
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Carbs +41.2%
Equal in Fats - 25.45
Equal in Water - 53.53
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 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 Other +27.3%
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Carbs +41.2%
Equal in Fats - 25.45
Equal in Water - 53.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 12.286
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 12.286

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Liverwurst Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 3.39g Hot dog
Protein 10.26g 12.38g Liverwurst
Fats 25.76g 25.45g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 5.89g Liverwurst
Calories 290kcal 305kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 1.65g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 2.5g Liverwurst
Calcium 99mg 22mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 15mg 12mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 206mg 230mg Liverwurst
Potassium 152mg 170mg Liverwurst
Sodium 1090mg 700mg Liverwurst
Zinc 1.2mg 2.3mg Liverwurst
Copper 0.097mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.045mg 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 12.5µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.272mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 4.3mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.19mg Liverwurst
Folate 6µg 30µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.151mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.474mg 0.671mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.653mg Liverwurst
Leucine 0.907mg 1.139mg Liverwurst
Lysine 0.963mg 1.155mg Liverwurst
Methionine 0.291mg 0.285mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.617mg Liverwurst
Valine 0.555mg 0.857mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.331mg 0.448mg Liverwurst
Cholesterol 77mg 118mg Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 9.925g Hot dog
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 2.427g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Liverwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
29%
Hot dog
262%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.259g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)

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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.