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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.
  • Liverwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of liverwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of lamb leg is 0.

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% 1364% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 2.5µg 457%
Vitamin A 4091µg 0µg 455%
Iron 8.85mg 1.66mg 90%
Selenium 58µg 20.7µg 68%
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.23mg 62%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.69mg 45%
Sodium 700mg 56mg 28%
Cholesterol 118mg 69mg 16%
Copper 0.24mg 0.113mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 12.286g 7g 13%
Fats 25.45g 17.07g 13%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 6.26mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.13mg 12%
Saturated fat 9.925g 7.43g 11%
Protein 12.38g 17.91g 11%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Zinc 2.3mg 3.32mg 9%
Phosphorus 230mg 170mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 1.35g 7%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.02mg 6%
Calories 305kcal 230kcal 4%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Folate 30µg 19µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.15mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 23mg 3%
Potassium 170mg 249mg 2%
Carbs 5.89g 0g 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 3.39g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.209mg 0%
Threonine 0.671mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0.864mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 1.393mg 0%
Lysine 1.155mg 1.582mg 0%
Methionine 0.285mg 0.46mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.729mg 0%
Valine 0.857mg 0.967mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 0.567mg 0%

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
284%
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.