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Leek vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Leek and Liverwurst?

  • Liverwurst is richer than Leek in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 561% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Leek is lower.

We used Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw 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.
Leek
Leek
5
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5
Liverwurst
Liverwurst
Contains more Calcium +168.2%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Manganese +210.3%
Contains more Iron +321.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +557.1%
Contains more Zinc +1816.7%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +5700%
Equal in Potassium - 170
Leek
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Liverwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +168.2%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Manganese +210.3%
Contains more Iron +321.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +557.1%
Contains more Zinc +1816.7%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +5700%
Equal in Potassium - 170

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.
Leek
Leek
6
:
6
Liverwurst
Liverwurst
Contains more Vitamin C +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +718%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +975%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2007.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Leek
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
Liverwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 819% 0% 0% 12% 68% 238% 81% 178% 44% 23% 1683% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +718%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +975%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2007.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
Leek
2
:
3
Liverwurst
Liverwurst
Contains more Carbs +140.2%
Contains more Water +55.1%
Contains more Protein +725.3%
Contains more Fats +8383.3%
Contains more Other +161.9%
Leek
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Liverwurst
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 Carbs +140.2%
Contains more Water +55.1%
Contains more Protein +725.3%
Contains more Fats +8383.3%
Contains more Other +161.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
Leek
1
:
2
Liverwurst
Liverwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +307050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1362%
Leek
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Liverwurst
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +307050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1362%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Liverwurst Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 3.39g Leek
Protein 1.5g 12.38g Liverwurst
Fats 0.3g 25.45g Liverwurst
Carbs 14.15g 5.89g Leek
Calories 61kcal 305kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 3.9g 1.65g Liverwurst
Fiber 1.8g 2.5g Liverwurst
Calcium 59mg 22mg Leek
Iron 2.1mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 28mg 12mg Leek
Phosphorus 35mg 230mg Liverwurst
Potassium 180mg 170mg Leek
Sodium 20mg 700mg Leek
Zinc 0.12mg 2.3mg Liverwurst
Copper 0.12mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.481mg 0.155mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 1667IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 12mg 3.5mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.272mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 4.3mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.19mg Leek
Folate 64µg 30µg Leek
Vitamin B12 0µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.151mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.063mg 0.671mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.653mg Liverwurst
Leucine 0.096mg 1.139mg Liverwurst
Lysine 0.078mg 1.155mg Liverwurst
Methionine 0.018mg 0.285mg Liverwurst
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.617mg Liverwurst
Valine 0.056mg 0.857mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.025mg 0.448mg Liverwurst
Cholesterol 0mg 118mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0.04g 9.925g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 2.427g Liverwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Leek Liverwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Leek
262%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 680mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.885g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.