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Liverwurst vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are liverwurst and mackerel different?

  • Liverwurst is richer in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and copper, while mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily need for vitamin A, 269% more than mackerel.
  • Liverwurst contains 8 times more sodium than mackerel. Liverwurst contains 700mg of sodium, while mackerel contains 83mg.
  • Liverwurst has a higher glycemic index (28) than mackerel (0).

Liverwurst spread and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +463.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +675%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +708.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +775%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7475.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +198%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.6%
Contains more OtherOther +84.4%
~equal in Water ~53.27g

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
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +75.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin A 4091µg 54µg 449%
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 19µg 231%
Iron 8.85mg 1.57mg 91%
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.412mg 48%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.99mg 39%
Sodium 700mg 83mg 27%
Saturated fat 9.925g 4.176g 26%
Protein 12.38g 23.85g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.46mg 21%
Magnesium 12mg 97mg 20%
Copper 0.24mg 0.094mg 16%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 6.85mg 16%
Cholesterol 118mg 75mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 12.286g 7.006g 13%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.94mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 4.3g 12%
Selenium 58µg 51.6µg 12%
Fats 25.45g 17.81g 12%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.159mg 9%
Potassium 170mg 401mg 7%
Folate 30µg 2µg 7%
Phosphorus 230mg 278mg 7%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.02mg 6%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0.4mg 3%
Calories 305kcal 262kcal 2%
Carbs 5.89g 0g 2%
Calcium 22mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 3.39g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.671mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.653mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 1.155mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.285mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.857mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Mackerel
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
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 617mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.749g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.