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Liverwurst vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Liverwurst and Bratwurst

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Phosphorus in Liverwurst is higher than in Bratwurst.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 455% more than Bratwurst.
  • Liverwurst contains 9 times more Iron than Bratwurst. While Liverwurst contains 8.85mg of Iron, Bratwurst contains only 1mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bratwurst is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Liverwurst spread and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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 +214.3%
Contains more Iron +785%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -17.5%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +278%
Contains more Selenium +311.3%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +66.5%
Equal in Zinc - 2.47
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 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +785%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -17.5%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +278%
Contains more Selenium +311.3%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +66.5%
Equal in Zinc - 2.47

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +327.5%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +404.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.2
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +327.5%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +404.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +194.5%
Equal in Protein - 12.2
Equal in Fats - 26.34
Equal in Water - 56.65
Equal in Other - 2.81
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
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more Carbs +194.5%
Equal in Protein - 12.2
Equal in Fats - 26.34
Equal in Water - 56.65
Equal in Other - 2.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.7%
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Bratwurst Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 2g Liverwurst
Protein 12.38g 12.2g Liverwurst
Fats 25.45g 26.34g Bratwurst
Carbs 5.89g 2g Liverwurst
Calories 305kcal 297kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 1.65g 0g Bratwurst
Fiber 2.5g 0g Liverwurst
Calcium 22mg 7mg Liverwurst
Iron 8.85mg 1mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 12mg 15mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 230mg 130mg Liverwurst
Potassium 170mg 283mg Bratwurst
Sodium 700mg 848mg Liverwurst
Zinc 2.3mg 2.47mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.24mg 0.08mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.155mg 0.041mg Liverwurst
Selenium 58µg 14.1µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 13636IU 0IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 4091µg 0µg Liverwurst
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.213mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 3.11mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.69mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.2mg Bratwurst
Folate 30µg 4µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 2.67µg Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.107mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.671mg 0.465mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0.485mg Liverwurst
Leucine 1.139mg 0.81mg Liverwurst
Lysine 1.155mg 0.903mg Liverwurst
Methionine 0.285mg 0.364mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.405mg Liverwurst
Valine 0.857mg 0.464mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.448mg 0.395mg Liverwurst
Cholesterol 118mg 78mg Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 9.925g 6.08g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g 8g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 1.58g Liverwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Bratwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
262%
Liverwurst
52%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.845g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
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.

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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.