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Italian sausage vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Italian sausage and liverwurst

  • Italian sausage has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B6; however, liverwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, copper, and fiber.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 507% more than Italian sausage.
  • Liverwurst has 2 times less vitamin B1 than Italian sausage. Italian sausage has 0.623mg of vitamin B1, while liverwurst has 0.272mg.
  • Italian sausage contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked 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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
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 +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.8%
Contains more IronIron +518.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +163.6%
~equal in Calcium ~22mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.3mg
~equal in Sodium ~700mg

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 0.33% 3.3% 5% 15% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40810%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +935.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 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 +54.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.9%
Contains more WaterWater +13.6%
Contains more OtherOther +26.7%
~equal in Fats ~25.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 56% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45%
~equal in Saturated fat ~9.925g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 13.46µg 507%
Vitamin A 10µg 4091µg 453%
Iron 1.43mg 8.85mg 93%
Selenium 22µg 58µg 65%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 1.03mg 61%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 59%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.272mg 29%
Cholesterol 57mg 118mg 20%
Copper 0.08mg 0.24mg 18%
Choline 78.2mg 14%
Protein 19.12g 12.38g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 17.108g 12.286g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.19mg 11%
Fiber 0.1g 2.5g 10%
Phosphorus 170mg 230mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 2.427g 7%
Manganese 0.155mg 7%
Folate 5µg 30µg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Potassium 304mg 170mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.5mg 4%
Fats 27.31g 25.45g 3%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3%
Calories 344kcal 305kcal 2%
Sodium 743mg 700mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 4.3mg 1%
Saturated fat 10.195g 9.925g 1%
Zinc 2.39mg 2.3mg 1%
Carbs 4.27g 5.89g 1%
Magnesium 18mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 3.39g N/A
Calcium 21mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 1.86g 1.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.792mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 1.343mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.522mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.486mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0.804mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.577mg 0.448mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Liverwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
47%
Italian sausage
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.