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Liverwurst vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Liverwurst and Ground beef?

  • Liverwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, yet Ground beef is richer in Zinc.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 457% higher.
  • Liverwurst has 1364 times more Vitamin A RAE than Ground beef. Liverwurst has 4091µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Ground beef has 3µg.
  • Ground beef contains less Sodium.

We used Liverwurst spread and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +289.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.6%
Contains more Copper +203.8%
Contains more Manganese +1622.2%
Contains more Selenium +203.7%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +41.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +153.9%
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Iron +289.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.6%
Contains more Copper +203.8%
Contains more Manganese +1622.2%
Contains more Selenium +203.7%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +41.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +153.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +151411.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +502.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +476.2%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +440.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +151411.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +502.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +476.2%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +440.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +65.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +15.1%
Contains more Protein +92.8%
Equal in Water - 58.37
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% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Fats +65.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +15.1%
Contains more Protein +92.8%
Equal in Water - 58.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +494.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +494.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liverwurst Ground beef
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 0g Liverwurst
Protein 12.38g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 25.45g 15.37g Liverwurst
Carbs 5.89g 0g Liverwurst
Calories 305kcal 241kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 1.65g 0g Ground beef
Fiber 2.5g 0g Liverwurst
Calcium 22mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 8.85mg 2.27mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 12mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 230mg 166mg Liverwurst
Potassium 170mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 700mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 2.3mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.24mg 0.079mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.155mg 0.009mg Liverwurst
Selenium 58µg 19.1µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 13636IU 9IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 4091µg 3µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.051mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.171mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 4.026mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.512mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 30µg 7µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 2.49µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.121mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.671mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.653mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.139mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.155mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.285mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.857mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.448mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 118mg 88mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Liverwurst
Saturated Fat 9.925g 6.073g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g 7.322g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 0.408g Liverwurst
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 627mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.852g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.