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Liverwurst vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Liverwurst and Lamb

  • Liverwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, while Lamb has more Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 455% more than Lamb.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lamb is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Liverwurst spread and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.4%
Contains more IronIron +370.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +604.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +119.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%

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%
Lamb
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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% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +312%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +347%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +427.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.9%

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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +21.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +235.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.1%
~equal in Water ~53.72g

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
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Lamb Opinion
Calories 305kcal 294kcal Liverwurst
Protein 12.38g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 25.45g 20.94g Liverwurst
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Liverwurst
Net carbs 3.39g 0g Liverwurst
Carbs 5.89g 0g Liverwurst
Cholesterol 118mg 97mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 12mg 23mg Lamb
Calcium 22mg 17mg Liverwurst
Potassium 170mg 310mg Lamb
Iron 8.85mg 1.88mg Liverwurst
Sugar 1.65g 0g Lamb
Fiber 2.5g 0g Liverwurst
Copper 0.24mg 0.119mg Liverwurst
Zinc 2.3mg 4.46mg Lamb
Phosphorus 230mg 188mg Liverwurst
Sodium 700mg 72mg Lamb
Vitamin A 13636IU 0IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A 4091µg 0µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 0.155mg 0.022mg Liverwurst
Selenium 58µg 26.4µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.1mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.25mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.66mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.13mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 2.55µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 30µg 18µg Liverwurst
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 9.925g 8.83g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g 8.82g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 1.51g Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.671mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.653mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.139mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.155mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.285mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.857mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.448mg 0.777mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 628mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.095g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.