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Liverwurst vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Liverwurst and Bockwurst?

  • Liverwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Phosphorus, yet Bockwurst is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 525% more.
  • Liverwurst has 273 times more Vitamin A than Bockwurst. While Liverwurst has 4091µg of Vitamin A, Bockwurst has only 15µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Bockwurst is lower.

We used Liverwurst spread and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more IronIron +669.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +140%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +413.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10.3%
~equal in Zinc ~2.07mg
~equal in Sodium ~756mg

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 12% 818% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
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 11% 15% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5226.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +231.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1465.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~3.2mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +99.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.3%
~equal in Fats ~25.87g
~equal in Water ~54.47g
~equal in Other ~2.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.427 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.256g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~13.138g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.328g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Bockwurst Opinion
Calories 305kcal 301kcal Liverwurst
Protein 12.38g 14.03g Bockwurst
Fats 25.45g 25.87g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 3.5mg 3.2mg Liverwurst
Net carbs 3.39g 1.95g Liverwurst
Carbs 5.89g 2.95g Liverwurst
Cholesterol 118mg 93mg Bockwurst
Magnesium 12mg 26mg Bockwurst
Calcium 22mg 41mg Bockwurst
Potassium 170mg 270mg Bockwurst
Iron 8.85mg 1.15mg Liverwurst
Sugar 1.65g 1.33g Bockwurst
Fiber 2.5g 1g Liverwurst
Copper 0.24mg 0.1mg Liverwurst
Zinc 2.3mg 2.07mg Liverwurst
Phosphorus 230mg 169mg Liverwurst
Sodium 700mg 756mg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 13636IU 256IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A 4091µg 15µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.38mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.155mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 58µg 11.3µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.193mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.233mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 5.616mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.891mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 0.86µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 30µg 17µg Liverwurst
Choline 46.4mg Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 9.925g 10.256g Liverwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 2.328g Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.151mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.671mg 0.613mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0.677mg Bockwurst
Leucine 1.139mg 1.107mg Liverwurst
Lysine 1.155mg 1.166mg Bockwurst
Methionine 0.285mg 0.333mg Bockwurst
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.556mg Liverwurst
Valine 0.857mg 0.767mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.448mg 0.513mg Bockwurst
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Bockwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
242%
Liverwurst
54%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.331g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/nutrients
  2. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.