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Liverwurst vs. Cod liver oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Liverwurst and Cod liver oil

  • Liverwurst has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cod liver oil covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 2879% more than Liverwurst.
  • Cod liver oil contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Liverwurst spread and Fish oil, cod liver.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +633.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 819% 0% 0% 12% 68% 238% 81% 178% 44% 23% 1683% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6000% 0% 7500% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +633.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +292.9%
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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +292.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +280.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +828.8%
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +280.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +828.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liverwurst Cod liver oil
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Cod liver oil Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 0g Liverwurst
Protein 12.38g 0g Liverwurst
Fats 25.45g 100g Cod liver oil
Carbs 5.89g 0g Liverwurst
Calories 305kcal 902kcal Cod liver oil
Sugar 1.65g Cod liver oil
Fiber 2.5g 0g Liverwurst
Calcium 22mg 0mg Liverwurst
Iron 8.85mg 0mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 12mg 0mg Liverwurst
Phosphorus 230mg 0mg Liverwurst
Potassium 170mg 0mg Liverwurst
Sodium 700mg 0mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 2.3mg 0mg Liverwurst
Copper 0.24mg 0mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.155mg 0mg Liverwurst
Selenium 58µg 0µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 13636IU 100000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 4091µg 30000µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 10000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 0mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0mg Liverwurst
Folate 30µg 0µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 0µg Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.151mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.671mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.653mg Liverwurst
Leucine 1.139mg Liverwurst
Lysine 1.155mg Liverwurst
Methionine 0.285mg Liverwurst
Phenylalanine 0.617mg Liverwurst
Valine 0.857mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.448mg Liverwurst
Cholesterol 118mg 570mg Liverwurst
Saturated Fat 9.925g 22.608g Liverwurst
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 10.968g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 6.898g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.935g Cod liver oil
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g 46.711g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 22.541g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Cod liver oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
262%
Liverwurst
1125%
Cod liver oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
0%
Cod liver oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.683g)
Which food is cheaper?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 700mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)

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. Cod liver oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173577/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.