Liverwurst vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between liverwurst and headcheese
- Headcheese has less vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Liverwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 517% more than headcheese.
- Headcheese has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of liverwurst is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Liverwurst spread and Headcheese, pork.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +448.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +490% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +137.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +310.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57900% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1082.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +795.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +877.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1181.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.38 g
Fats:
25.45 g
Carbs:
5.89 g
Water:
53.53 g
Other:
2.75 g
Protein:
13.83 g
Fats:
10.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.84 g
Other:
1.43 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.427 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +119.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +114% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 13.46µg | 1.05µg | 517% |
| Vitamin A | 4091µg | 0µg | 455% |
| Selenium | 58µg | 0.1µg | 105% |
| Iron | 8.85mg | 1.5mg | 92% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.03mg | 0.115mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.95mg | 59% | |
| Saturated fat | 9.925g | 3.402g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 230mg | 56mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.3mg | 0.44mg | 24% |
| Fats | 25.45g | 10.9g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.272mg | 0.023mg | 21% |
| Choline | 104.1mg | 19% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.286g | 5.601g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 69mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.24mg | 0.122mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.3mg | 0.97mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 0g | 10% |
| Sodium | 700mg | 941mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.427g | 1.134g | 9% |
| Folate | 30µg | 2µg | 7% |
| Calories | 305kcal | 157kcal | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.155mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 37IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 31mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Protein | 12.38g | 13.83g | 3% |
| Carbs | 5.89g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 22mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.65g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| 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% |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Headcheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.523g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $3)