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Liverwurst vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between liverwurst and elk meat

  • Liverwurst has more vitamin A, vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, while elk meat has more vitamin B6 and zinc.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily need for vitamin A, 455% more than elk meat.
  • Liverwurst contains 14 times more sodium than elk meat. While liverwurst contains 700mg of sodium, elk meat contains only 50mg.
  • Elk meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of elk meat is 0, while the glycemic index of liverwurst is 28.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Liverwurst spread and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more IronIron +117.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +715.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +452.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%

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% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +354.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +646.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +205.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +148.5%
Contains more WaterWater +21.3%

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
54% 39% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1166.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1407.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liverwurst Elk meat
Rich in vitamins 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 minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Elk meat DV% diff.
Vitamin A 4091µg 0µg 455%
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 2.96µg 438%
Selenium 58µg 10.5µg 86%
Iron 8.85mg 4.07mg 60%
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.37mg 51%
Saturated fat 9.925g 1.342g 39%
Protein 12.38g 30.76g 37%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 1.212mg 35%
Fats 25.45g 3.41g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 12.286g 0.97g 28%
Sodium 700mg 50mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.485mg 23%
Zinc 2.3mg 4.12mg 17%
Cholesterol 118mg 72mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 0.161g 15%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 6.143mg 12%
Copper 0.24mg 0.349mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.144mg 11%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Phosphorus 230mg 285mg 8%
Calories 305kcal 162kcal 7%
Potassium 170mg 392mg 7%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.019mg 6%
Folate 30µg 9µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 29mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Calcium 22mg 5mg 2%
Carbs 5.89g 0g 2%
Net carbs 3.39g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.65g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 0.671mg 1.236mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.653mg 1.291mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.155mg 2.513mg 0%
Methionine 0.285mg 0.755mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 1.126mg 0%
Valine 0.857mg 1.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 0.948mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Elk meat
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
62%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 650mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.583g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.