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Limburger vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Limburger and Liverwurst

  • Limburger has more Calcium, however, Liverwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 517% more than Limburger.
  • Liverwurst contains 23 times less Calcium than Limburger. Limburger contains 497mg of Calcium, while Liverwurst contains 22mg.
  • Liverwurst has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, limburger 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.
Contains more Calcium +2159.1%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.9%
Contains more Iron +6707.7%
Contains more Potassium +32.8%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Copper +1042.9%
Contains more Manganese +307.9%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Zinc - 2.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +2159.1%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.9%
Contains more Iron +6707.7%
Contains more Potassium +32.8%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Copper +1042.9%
Contains more Manganese +307.9%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Zinc - 2.3

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.
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Contains more Folate +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1080.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2621.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1194.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 5% 15% 0% 20% 117% 3% 71% 20% 44% 130% 6%
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 Folate +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1080.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2621.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1194.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +62%
Contains more Other +37.8%
Contains more Carbs +1102%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Equal in Fats - 25.45
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 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 Protein +62%
Contains more Other +37.8%
Contains more Carbs +1102%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Equal in Fats - 25.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +390.3%
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +390.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Liverwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 3.39g Liverwurst
Protein 20.05g 12.38g Limburger
Fats 27.25g 25.45g Limburger
Carbs 0.49g 5.89g Liverwurst
Calories 327kcal 305kcal Limburger
Sugar 0.49g 1.65g Limburger
Fiber 0g 2.5g Liverwurst
Calcium 497mg 22mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 21mg 12mg Limburger
Phosphorus 393mg 230mg Limburger
Potassium 128mg 170mg Liverwurst
Sodium 800mg 700mg Liverwurst
Zinc 2.1mg 2.3mg Liverwurst
Copper 0.021mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.038mg 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 14.5µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 1155IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.272mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 4.3mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.19mg Liverwurst
Folate 58µg 30µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 2.3µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.151mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg 0.671mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.653mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg 1.139mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg 1.155mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg 0.285mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.617mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg 0.857mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg 0.448mg Limburger
Cholesterol 90mg 118mg Limburger
Saturated Fat 16.746g 9.925g Liverwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 2.427g Liverwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Limburger 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
41%
Limburger
262%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.821g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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.

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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.