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Lamb shoulder vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between lamb shoulder and liverwurst?

  • Lamb shoulder is higher in zinc and vitamin B3, yet liverwurst is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 455% more.
  • Lamb shoulder has 2 times more zinc than liverwurst. While lamb shoulder has 4.48mg of zinc, liverwurst has only 2.3mg.
  • The amount of sodium in lamb shoulder is lower.
  • The glycemic index of lamb shoulder is lower.

We used Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Liverwurst spread types in this article.

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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% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
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 +52.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more IronIron +336%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +638.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.3%

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% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 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% 1364% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +202.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +312%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +315.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +427.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 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 +82%
Contains more FatsFats +25.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +109.9%
~equal in Water ~53.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 45% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 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 -11.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb shoulder 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 shoulder Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 13.46µg 455%
Vitamin A 0µg 4091µg 455%
Iron 2.03mg 8.85mg 85%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 1.03mg 60%
Selenium 25.4µg 58µg 59%
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 2.95mg 45%
Sodium 65mg 700mg 28%
Protein 22.53g 12.38g 20%
Zinc 4.48mg 2.3mg 20%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.3mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.272mg 15%
Copper 0.113mg 0.24mg 14%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 8.3g 12.286g 10%
Cholesterol 92mg 118mg 9%
Fats 20.24g 25.45g 8%
Phosphorus 183mg 230mg 7%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.155mg 6%
Saturated fat 8.74g 9.925g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 2.427g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.19mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Potassium 259mg 170mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 12mg 3%
Folate 20µg 30µg 3%
Carbs 0g 5.89g 2%
Calories 279kcal 305kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.39g N/A
Calcium 18mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 1.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.964mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.087mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 1.753mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.99mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.578mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.448mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb shoulder 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 shoulder
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
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 shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 635mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.185g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder 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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.