Liverwurst vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are liverwurst and beef shank different?
- Liverwurst is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, selenium, and vitamin B5; however, beef shank is richer in zinc and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for liverwurst is 455% higher.
- Liverwurst contains 11 times more sodium than beef shank. While liverwurst contains 700mg of sodium, beef shank contains only 64mg.
- Beef shank has a lower glycemic index (0) than liverwurst (28).
Liverwurst spread and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered are the varieties used 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 IronIron | +129.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +675% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +93.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +162.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +356.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +390.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +619.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +255.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.7% |
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:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +300.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +172.1% |
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Water
~58.21g
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
2.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +329.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1055.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.9% |
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 A | 4091µg | 0µg | 455% |
| Vitamin B12 | 13.46µg | 3.79µg | 403% |
| Zinc | 2.3mg | 10.49mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.03mg | 0.21mg | 63% |
| Iron | 8.85mg | 3.86mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.95mg | 0.41mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 58µg | 30µg | 51% |
| Protein | 12.38g | 33.68g | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 9.925g | 2.29g | 35% |
| Fats | 25.45g | 6.36g | 29% |
| Sodium | 700mg | 64mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.286g | 2.86g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.427g | 0.21g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.37mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 78mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.272mg | 0.14mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.3mg | 5.89mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 0g | 10% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 447mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.24mg | 0.172mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.155mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Folate | 30µg | 10µg | 5% |
| Calories | 305kcal | 201kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 230mg | 263mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 5.89g | 0g | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.65g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.151mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.671mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.653mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.155mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.285mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.617mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.857mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.448mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 636mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef shank is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $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.