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Liverwurst vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Liverwurst and Lamb leg

  • Liverwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Copper than Lamb leg.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 457% more.
  • Lamb leg contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Liverwurst spread and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.

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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 16% 2.7% 22% 62% 38% 91% 73% 7.3% 2.6% 113%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.4%
Contains more IronIron +433.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +675%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +180.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%

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% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +327.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +438.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +49.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +292.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.7%
Contains more WaterWater +20.2%

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
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +75.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.1%

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 leg
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Lamb leg Opinion
Calories 305kcal 230kcal Liverwurst
Protein 12.38g 17.91g Lamb leg
Fats 25.45g 17.07g Liverwurst
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Liverwurst
Net carbs 3.39g 0g Liverwurst
Carbs 5.89g 0g Liverwurst
Cholesterol 118mg 69mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 12mg 23mg Lamb leg
Calcium 22mg 9mg Liverwurst
Potassium 170mg 249mg Lamb leg
Iron 8.85mg 1.66mg Liverwurst
Sugar 1.65g Lamb leg
Fiber 2.5g 0g Liverwurst
Copper 0.24mg 0.113mg Liverwurst
Zinc 2.3mg 3.32mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 230mg 170mg Liverwurst
Sodium 700mg 56mg Lamb leg
Vitamin A 13636IU 0IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A 4091µg 0µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.21mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.155mg 0.02mg Liverwurst
Selenium 58µg 20.7µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.13mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.23mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 6.26mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.69mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.15mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 2.5µg Liverwurst
Folate 30µg 19µg Liverwurst
Saturated Fat 9.925g 7.43g Lamb leg
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g 7g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 1.35g Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.209mg Lamb leg
Threonine 0.671mg 0.767mg Lamb leg
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0.864mg Lamb leg
Leucine 1.139mg 1.393mg Lamb leg
Lysine 1.155mg 1.582mg Lamb leg
Methionine 0.285mg 0.46mg Lamb leg
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.729mg Lamb leg
Valine 0.857mg 0.967mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.448mg 0.567mg Lamb leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Lamb leg
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
47%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
43%
Lamb leg

Comparison summary

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?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 644mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.495g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg 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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.