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Liverwurst vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between liverwurst and chicken breast

  • Liverwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B5; however, chicken breast has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liverwurst is 545% higher.
  • Chicken breast has 584 times less vitamin A than liverwurst. Liverwurst has 4091µg of vitamin A, while chicken breast has 7µg.
  • Chicken breast is lower in sodium.
  • Liverwurst has a higher glycemic index than chicken breast.

Food types used in this article are Liverwurst spread and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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 22% 4.8% 24% 43% 18% 29% 105% 10% 2.7% 143%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +676.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +113%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +638.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +121.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +158.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~246mg

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 0% 2.3% 8.4% 1.5% 20% 29% 277% 62% 148% 46% 6% 3% 52%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +58342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +244.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +724%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3537.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.8%

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
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +440.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1054.9%
Contains more OtherOther +143.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.1%
Contains more WaterWater +12.5%

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
32% 42% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.07 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +614.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liverwurst Chicken breast
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chicken breast DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 0.37µg 545%
Vitamin A 4091µg 7µg 454%
Iron 8.85mg 1.14mg 96%
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.125mg 70%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 14.782mg 66%
Selenium 58µg 26.2µg 58%
Protein 12.38g 33.44g 42%
Saturated fat 9.925g 1.29g 39%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 1.04mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.64mg 35%
Fats 25.45g 4.71g 32%
Sodium 700mg 79mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 12.286g 1.72g 26%
Copper 0.24mg 0.054mg 21%
Choline 95.9mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.079mg 16%
Zinc 2.3mg 1.08mg 11%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Cholesterol 118mg 91mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 1.07g 9%
Folate 30µg 4µg 7%
Calories 305kcal 187kcal 6%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.021mg 6%
Magnesium 12mg 31mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Potassium 170mg 276mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3%
Phosphorus 230mg 246mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Carbs 5.89g 0.51g 2%
Calcium 22mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 3.39g 0.51g N/A
Sugar 1.65g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.39mg 0%
Threonine 0.671mg 1.412mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.653mg 1.765mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 1.155mg 2.836mg 0%
Methionine 0.285mg 0.925mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 1.328mg 0%
Valine 0.857mg 1.659mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 1.037mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Chicken breast
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
50%
Chicken breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
40%
Chicken breast

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 621mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.