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Liverwurst vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Liverwurst and Lamb shoulder?

  • Liverwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, yet Lamb shoulder is higher in Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 455% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lamb shoulder is lower.

We used Liverwurst spread and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types in this article.

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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% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more IronIron +336%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +638.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%

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%
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% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +202.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +312%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +315.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +427.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.9%
~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
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +25.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +109.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +82%
~equal in Water ~55.92g

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% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +48%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.9%

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 shoulder
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 shoulder Opinion
Calories 305kcal 279kcal Liverwurst
Protein 12.38g 22.53g Lamb shoulder
Fats 25.45g 20.24g Liverwurst
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Liverwurst
Net carbs 3.39g 0g Liverwurst
Carbs 5.89g 0g Liverwurst
Cholesterol 118mg 92mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 12mg 23mg Lamb shoulder
Calcium 22mg 18mg Liverwurst
Potassium 170mg 259mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 8.85mg 2.03mg Liverwurst
Sugar 1.65g Lamb shoulder
Fiber 2.5g 0g Liverwurst
Copper 0.24mg 0.113mg Liverwurst
Zinc 2.3mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 230mg 183mg Liverwurst
Sodium 700mg 65mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin A 13636IU 0IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A 4091µg 0µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.155mg 0.021mg Liverwurst
Selenium 58µg 25.4µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.09mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.25mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 6.66mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.71mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.12mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 2.55µg Liverwurst
Folate 30µg 20µg Liverwurst
Saturated Fat 9.925g 8.74g Lamb shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g 8.3g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 1.61g Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.671mg 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 0.653mg 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.139mg 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.155mg 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.285mg 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 0.857mg 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.448mg 0.714mg Lamb shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Lamb shoulder
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 shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
51%
Lamb shoulder

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 shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 635mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.185g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder 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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.