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Liverwurst vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are liverwurst and corned beef different?

  • Liverwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, while corned beef is higher in zinc.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 493% more than corned beef.
  • Corned beef is lower in saturated fat.
  • Liverwurst has a higher glycemic index (28) than corned beef (0).

Liverwurst spread and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked types were 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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.2%
Contains more IronIron +375.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +604.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +99.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg

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% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +946.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +505.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +602.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +725.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.1%

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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more FatsFats +34.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1153.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.8%
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%
~equal in Other ~2.59g

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
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +262.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liverwurst Corned beef
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Corned beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 1.63µg 493%
Vitamin A 4091µg 0µg 455%
Iron 8.85mg 1.86mg 87%
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.17mg 66%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.42mg 51%
Selenium 58µg 32.8µg 46%
Zinc 2.3mg 4.58mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.026mg 21%
Saturated fat 9.925g 6.34g 16%
Phosphorus 230mg 125mg 15%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 0.67g 12%
Sodium 700mg 973mg 12%
Protein 12.38g 18.17g 12%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Copper 0.24mg 0.154mg 10%
Fats 25.45g 18.98g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 12.286g 9.22g 8%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 3.03mg 8%
Cholesterol 118mg 98mg 7%
Folate 30µg 6µg 6%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.022mg 6%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.23mg 3%
Calories 305kcal 251kcal 3%
Carbs 5.89g 0.47g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Potassium 170mg 145mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Calcium 22mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 3.39g 0.47g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 1.65g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.671mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 1.155mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.285mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.857mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.585g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.