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Liverwurst vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between liverwurst and mackerel

  • Liverwurst is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and copper; however, mackerel is richer in selenium and vitamin B6.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 270% higher.
  • Liverwurst has 14 times more vitamin B1 than mackerel. While liverwurst has 0.272mg of vitamin B1, mackerel has only 0.02mg.
  • Mackerel has less saturated fat.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than liverwurst (28).

The food types used in this comparison are Liverwurst spread and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more IronIron +532.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +140%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +205.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.6%

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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8604.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +442.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115.8%

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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +24.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.4%
Contains more OtherOther +387.3%
~equal in Fats ~25.1g

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
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.9%

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 Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin A 4091µg 47µg 449%
Sodium 700mg 4450mg 163%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 126%
Iron 8.85mg 1.4mg 93%
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.19mg 65%
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 12µg 61%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 59%
Selenium 58µg 73.4µg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 6.21g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.02mg 21%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.41mg 17%
Copper 0.24mg 0.1mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 16%
Saturated fat 9.925g 7.148g 13%
Protein 12.38g 18.5g 12%
Zinc 2.3mg 1.1mg 11%
Magnesium 12mg 60mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 12.286g 8.32g 10%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Potassium 170mg 520mg 10%
Cholesterol 118mg 95mg 8%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Manganese 0.155mg 7%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 3.3mg 6%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Calcium 22mg 66mg 4%
Folate 30µg 15µg 4%
Phosphorus 230mg 254mg 3%
Carbs 5.89g 0g 2%
Fats 25.45g 25.1g 1%
Calories 305kcal 305kcal 0%
Net carbs 3.39g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.65g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g 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 Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.777g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 3750mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.