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Kielbasa vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Kielbasa and Liverwurst

  • Kielbasa has more Vitamin C, however, Liverwurst is higher in Vitamin A, Iron, Fiber, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily Vitamin A needs 455% more than Kielbasa.
  • Liverwurst contains 4 times less Vitamin C than Kielbasa. Kielbasa contains 14.8mg of Vitamin C, while Liverwurst contains 3.5mg.
  • Liverwurst has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked 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 0% 0% 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 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 IronIron +613.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%

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 49% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 818% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 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 WaterWater +15.8%
Contains more OtherOther +23.6%
Contains more FatsFats +44.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51%
~equal in Protein ~12.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.33 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 -37.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +48.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.427g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Liverwurst Opinion
Calories 226kcal 305kcal Liverwurst
Protein 13.1g 12.38g Kielbasa
Fats 17.6g 25.45g Liverwurst
Vitamin C 14.8mg 3.5mg Kielbasa
Net carbs 3.9g 3.39g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.9g 5.89g Liverwurst
Cholesterol 70mg 118mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 12mg Liverwurst
Calcium 22mg Liverwurst
Potassium 170mg Liverwurst
Iron 1.24mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Sugar 0g 1.65g Kielbasa
Fiber 0g 2.5g Liverwurst
Copper 0.24mg Liverwurst
Zinc 2.3mg Liverwurst
Phosphorus 230mg Liverwurst
Sodium 1200mg 700mg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A 0µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 13.46µg Liverwurst
Folate 30µg Liverwurst
Saturated Fat 6.23g 9.925g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 2.427g Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.151mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.671mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.653mg Liverwurst
Leucine 1.139mg Liverwurst
Lysine 1.155mg Liverwurst
Methionine 0.285mg Liverwurst
Phenylalanine 0.617mg Liverwurst
Valine 0.857mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.448mg Liverwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa 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
4%
Kielbasa
242%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
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 - 500mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.695g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/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.