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Liverwurst vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are liverwurst and Brussels sprouts different?

  • Liverwurst is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liverwurst is 561% higher.

Liverwurst spread and Brussels sprouts, raw 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.
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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more IronIron +532.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +242.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +447.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3525%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +117.4%

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% 1364% 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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10665.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1044.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +477.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +854.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +103.3%
~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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +266.3%
Contains more FatsFats +8383.3%
Contains more OtherOther +100.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52%
Contains more WaterWater +60.7%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53317.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6204.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 153g 1004%
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 0µg 561%
Vitamin A 4091µg 38µg 450%
Vitamin K 177µg 148%
Selenium 58µg 1.6µg 103%
Iron 8.85mg 1.4mg 93%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 85mg 91%
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.09mg 72%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.309mg 53%
Saturated fat 9.925g 0.062g 45%
Cholesterol 118mg 0mg 39%
Fats 25.45g 0.3g 39%
Monounsaturated fat 12.286g 0.023g 31%
Sodium 700mg 25mg 29%
Phosphorus 230mg 69mg 23%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 0.745mg 22%
Copper 0.24mg 0.07mg 19%
Protein 12.38g 3.38g 18%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.42mg 17%
Calories 305kcal 43kcal 13%
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.139mg 11%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.337mg 8%
Folate 30µg 61µg 8%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 6%
Potassium 170mg 389mg 6%
Fiber 2.5g 3.8g 5%
Magnesium 12mg 23mg 3%
Choline 19.1mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.219mg 2%
Calcium 22mg 42mg 2%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Carbs 5.89g 8.95g 1%
Net carbs 3.39g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 1.65g 2.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.671mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 1.155mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.285mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.857mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Brussels sprouts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
284%
Liverwurst
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 118mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 675mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.863g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.