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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
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 +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2159.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.8%
Contains more IronIron +6707.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1042.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +307.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
~equal in Zinc ~2.3mg

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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2621.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1194.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +62%
Contains more OtherOther +37.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1102%
Contains more WaterWater +10.6%
~equal in Fats ~25.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 33% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 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 -40.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 13.46µg 518%
Vitamin A 340µg 4091µg 417%
Iron 0.13mg 8.85mg 109%
Selenium 14.5µg 58µg 79%
Calcium 497mg 22mg 48%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 1.03mg 41%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 2.95mg 35%
Saturated fat 16.746g 9.925g 31%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 4.3mg 26%
Copper 0.021mg 0.24mg 24%
Phosphorus 393mg 230mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.272mg 16%
Protein 20.05g 12.38g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 2.427g 13%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Cholesterol 90mg 118mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 12.286g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.19mg 8%
Folate 58µg 30µg 7%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.155mg 5%
Sodium 800mg 700mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Fats 27.25g 25.45g 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 12mg 2%
Carbs 0.49g 5.89g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.3mg 2%
Calories 327kcal 305kcal 1%
Potassium 128mg 170mg 1%
Net carbs 0.49g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 0.49g 1.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0.448mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Limburger 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
42%
Limburger
284%
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
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.
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. 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.