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Liverwurst vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between liverwurst and mashed potato

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B1 in liverwurst is higher than in mashed potato.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 558% more than mashed potato.
  • Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mashed potato is 87, while the glycemic index of liverwurst is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Liverwurst spread and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more IronIron +2754.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +585.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +945.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +289.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%

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% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9414%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +298.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +19128.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +650.3%
Contains more FatsFats +802.5%
Contains more OtherOther +118.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.7%
Contains more WaterWater +48.7%

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
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1606.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Mashed potato DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 0.07µg 558%
Vitamin A 4091µg 43µg 450%
Iron 8.85mg 0.31mg 107%
Selenium 58µg 0.8µg 104%
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.015mg 78%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 59%
Saturated fat 9.925g 0.577g 42%
Cholesterol 118mg 0mg 39%
Fats 25.45g 2.82g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 12.286g 0.72g 29%
Phosphorus 230mg 59mg 24%
Copper 0.24mg 0.035mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.015mg 21%
Protein 12.38g 1.65g 21%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 1.08mg 20%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.22mg 19%
Sodium 700mg 306mg 17%
Calories 305kcal 89kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 1.342g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.12mg 5%
Folate 30µg 9µg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Fiber 2.5g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Potassium 170mg 286mg 3%
Carbs 5.89g 14.65g 3%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.098mg 2%
Choline 13.4mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 3.39g 13.35g N/A
Calcium 22mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 1.65g 0.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.105g N/A
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 394mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.348g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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

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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.