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Liverwurst vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Liverwurst and Beefsteak

  • Liverwurst has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Copper, however, Beefsteak is higher in Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 454% more than Beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak contains 13 times less Sodium than Liverwurst. Liverwurst contains 700mg of Sodium, while Beefsteak contains 55mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Liverwurst spread and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.

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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 +340%
Contains more Iron +342.5%
Contains more Copper +203.8%
Contains more Selenium +107.9%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +120.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +130.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 220
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 75% 18% 95% 34% 8% 145% 27% 0% 153%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +342.5%
Contains more Copper +203.8%
Contains more Selenium +107.9%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +120.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +130.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 220

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 Vitamin A +227166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +465.9%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 3% 0% 19% 42% 95% 0% 126% 3% 337% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +227166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +465.9%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +374.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +733.3%
Contains more Protein +72.7%
Contains more Water +36.2%
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
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more Fats +374.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +733.3%
Contains more Protein +72.7%
Contains more Water +36.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +421.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1184.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.875 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.189 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +421.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1184.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Beefsteak Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 0g Liverwurst
Protein 12.38g 21.38g Beefsteak
Fats 25.45g 5.36g Liverwurst
Carbs 5.89g 0g Liverwurst
Calories 305kcal 134kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 1.65g 0g Beefsteak
Fiber 2.5g 0g Liverwurst
Calcium 22mg 5mg Liverwurst
Iron 8.85mg 2mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 12mg 25mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 230mg 220mg Liverwurst
Potassium 170mg 375mg Beefsteak
Sodium 700mg 55mg Beefsteak
Zinc 2.3mg 5.3mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.24mg 0.079mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 58µg 27.9µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 13636IU 6IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 4091µg 2µg Liverwurst
Vitamin D 3IU Beefsteak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beefsteak
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.075mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.182mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 5.048mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.543mg Beefsteak
Folate 30µg 3µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 2.69µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 1.5µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.262mg Beefsteak
Threonine 0.671mg 1.099mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.653mg 1.09mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.139mg 2.011mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.155mg 2.247mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.285mg 0.621mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.931mg Beefsteak
Valine 0.857mg 1.152mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.448mg 0.868mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 118mg 67mg Beefsteak
Trans Fat 0.253g Liverwurst
Saturated Fat 9.925g 1.875g Beefsteak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g 2.354g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 0.189g Liverwurst
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g Beefsteak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Beefsteak
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
262%
Liverwurst
52%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
55%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 645mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.