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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% 0.96% 5% 30% 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% 818% 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 +85125%
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 Opinion
Calories 344kcal 305kcal Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 12.38g Italian sausage
Fats 27.31g 25.45g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.5mg Liverwurst
Net carbs 4.17g 3.39g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 5.89g Liverwurst
Cholesterol 57mg 118mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 12mg Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 22mg Liverwurst
Potassium 304mg 170mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Sugar 1.86g 1.65g Liverwurst
Fiber 0.1g 2.5g Liverwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Zinc 2.39mg 2.3mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 170mg 230mg Liverwurst
Sodium 743mg 700mg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 16IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A 10µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 22µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.272mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 4.3mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.19mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 30µg Liverwurst
Choline 78.2mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 9.925g Liverwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 12.286g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 2.427g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.151mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.792mg 0.671mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.653mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.343mg 1.139mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.522mg 1.155mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg 0.285mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.617mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.804mg 0.857mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.577mg 0.448mg Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
242%
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.