Liverwurst vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between liverwurst and beef Liver?
- Liverwurst is higher in selenium, yet beef Liver is higher in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and folate.
- Beef Liver's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 2380% more.
- Liverwurst has 2 times more selenium than beef Liver. While liverwurst has 58µg of selenium, beef Liver has only 36.1µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in liverwurst is lower.
We used Liverwurst spread and Beef, variety meats, and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +5851.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +129.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +84.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +232.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +307.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +141% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +435.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +424.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +743.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.38 g
Fats:
25.45 g
Carbs:
5.89 g
Water:
53.53 g
Other:
2.75 g
Protein:
29.08 g
Fats:
5.26 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
58.81 g
Other:
1.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +383.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.9% |
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Water
~58.81g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.427 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.947 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.109 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +993.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +118.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 13.46µg | 70.58µg | 2380% |
| Copper | 0.24mg | 14.283mg | 1560% |
| Vitamin A | 4091µg | 9442µg | 595% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.03mg | 3.425mg | 184% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 396mg | 93% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.3mg | 17.525mg | 83% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.95mg | 7.11mg | 83% |
| Choline | 426mg | 77% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 1.017mg | 64% |
| Folate | 30µg | 253µg | 56% |
| Selenium | 58µg | 36.1µg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 230mg | 497mg | 38% |
| Protein | 12.38g | 29.08g | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 9.925g | 2.947g | 32% |
| Fats | 25.45g | 5.26g | 31% |
| Iron | 8.85mg | 6.54mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.286g | 1.124g | 28% |
| Zinc | 2.3mg | 5.3mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 700mg | 79mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 0g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.427g | 1.109g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.155mg | 0.356mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.272mg | 0.194mg | 7% |
| Calories | 305kcal | 191kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 170mg | 352mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 22mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.89g | 5.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.39g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.65g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.365g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.151mg | 0.368mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.671mg | 1.215mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.653mg | 1.352mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 2.67mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.155mg | 2.247mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.285mg | 0.759mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.617mg | 1.515mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.857mg | 1.761mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.448mg | 0.879mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.659g | N/A |
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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
284%
1097%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
567%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Liverwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 621mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.978g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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.