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Liverwurst vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between liverwurst and frankfurter

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, copper, and vitamin B3 in liverwurst is higher than in frankfurter.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12 503% more than frankfurter.
  • The amount of cholesterol in frankfurter is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Liverwurst spread and Frankfurter, beef, unheated.

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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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +637.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +336.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +638.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +463.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.9%

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% 818% 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% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2295.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +875.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.185mg

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
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.3%
Contains more FatsFats +11.2%
Contains more OtherOther +17.8%
~equal in Protein ~11.16g
~equal in Water ~53.94g

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
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -9.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +217.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~12.048g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Frankfurter Opinion
Calories 305kcal 316kcal Frankfurter
Protein 12.38g 11.16g Liverwurst
Fats 25.45g 28.3g Frankfurter
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Liverwurst
Net carbs 3.39g 3.36g Liverwurst
Carbs 5.89g 3.36g Liverwurst
Cholesterol 118mg 55mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 36IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 12mg 9mg Liverwurst
Calcium 22mg 12mg Liverwurst
Potassium 170mg 316mg Frankfurter
Iron 8.85mg 1.2mg Liverwurst
Sugar 1.65g 1.31g Frankfurter
Fiber 2.5g 0g Liverwurst
Copper 0.24mg 0.055mg Liverwurst
Zinc 2.3mg 2.03mg Liverwurst
Phosphorus 230mg 152mg Liverwurst
Sodium 700mg 992mg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 13636IU 0IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A 4091µg 0µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.2mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 0.9µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.155mg 0.021mg Liverwurst
Selenium 58µg 10.3µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.018mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.043mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 2.028mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.185mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 1.38µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 1.8µg Frankfurter
Folate 30µg 10µg Liverwurst
Choline 48.6mg Frankfurter
Saturated Fat 9.925g 10.979g Liverwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g 12.048g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 0.765g Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.121mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.671mg 0.519mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0.58mg Liverwurst
Leucine 1.139mg 0.994mg Liverwurst
Lysine 1.155mg 1.055mg Liverwurst
Methionine 0.285mg 0.319mg Frankfurter
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.487mg Liverwurst
Valine 0.857mg 0.608mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.448mg 0.362mg Liverwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Frankfurter
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
242%
Liverwurst
26%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.054g)
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 Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.