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Liverwurst vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Liverwurst and Italian sausage

  • Liverwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Fiber, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 507% more than Italian sausage.
  • Italian sausage has 409 times less Vitamin A than Liverwurst. Liverwurst has 4091µg of Vitamin A, while Italian sausage has 10µg.
  • Italian sausage contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Liverwurst spread and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.

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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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Contains more IronIron +518.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +163.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.8%
~equal in Calcium ~21mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.39mg
~equal in Sodium ~743mg

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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +85125%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +935.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.7%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.165mg

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% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.9%
Contains more WaterWater +13.6%
Contains more OtherOther +26.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.4%
~equal in Fats ~27.31g

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% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.195g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Italian sausage Opinion
Calories 305kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Protein 12.38g 19.12g Italian sausage
Fats 25.45g 27.31g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0.1mg Liverwurst
Net carbs 3.39g 4.17g Italian sausage
Carbs 5.89g 4.27g Liverwurst
Cholesterol 118mg 57mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Italian sausage
Calcium 22mg 21mg Liverwurst
Potassium 170mg 304mg Italian sausage
Iron 8.85mg 1.43mg Liverwurst
Sugar 1.65g 1.86g Liverwurst
Fiber 2.5g 0.1g Liverwurst
Copper 0.24mg 0.08mg Liverwurst
Zinc 2.3mg 2.39mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 230mg 170mg Liverwurst
Sodium 700mg 743mg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 13636IU 16IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A 4091µg 10µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 58µg 22µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.233mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 4.165mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.33mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 1.3µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 30µg 5µg Liverwurst
Choline 78.2mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 9.925g 10.195g Liverwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 3.518g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.161mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.671mg 0.792mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0.731mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.139mg 1.343mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.155mg 1.522mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.285mg 0.486mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.67mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.857mg 0.804mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.448mg 0.577mg Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Italian sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
47%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.