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Lamb leg vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lamb leg and Liverwurst

  • Liverwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Copper than Lamb leg.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 457% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw 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 16% 2.7% 22% 62% 38% 91% 73% 7.3% 2.6% 113%
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 +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.4%
Contains more IronIron +433.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +675%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +180.2%

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% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +327.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +438.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 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 +44.7%
Contains more WaterWater +20.2%
Contains more FatsFats +49.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +292.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 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 -25.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +75.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Liverwurst Opinion
Calories 230kcal 305kcal Liverwurst
Protein 17.91g 12.38g Lamb leg
Fats 17.07g 25.45g Liverwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Liverwurst
Net carbs 0g 3.39g Liverwurst
Carbs 0g 5.89g Liverwurst
Cholesterol 69mg 118mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 23mg 12mg Lamb leg
Calcium 9mg 22mg Liverwurst
Potassium 249mg 170mg Lamb leg
Iron 1.66mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Sugar 1.65g Lamb leg
Fiber 0g 2.5g Liverwurst
Copper 0.113mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Zinc 3.32mg 2.3mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 170mg 230mg Liverwurst
Sodium 56mg 700mg Lamb leg
Vitamin A 0IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A 0µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.21mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.02mg 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 20.7µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.272mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 4.3mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.19mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Folate 19µg 30µg Liverwurst
Saturated Fat 7.43g 9.925g Lamb leg
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 2.427g Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.151mg Lamb leg
Threonine 0.767mg 0.671mg Lamb leg
Isoleucine 0.864mg 0.653mg Lamb leg
Leucine 1.393mg 1.139mg Lamb leg
Lysine 1.582mg 1.155mg Lamb leg
Methionine 0.46mg 0.285mg Lamb leg
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 0.617mg Lamb leg
Valine 0.967mg 0.857mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.567mg 0.448mg Lamb leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb leg 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
47%
Lamb leg
242%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 644mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.495g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.