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Liverwurst vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between liverwurst and milk

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3 in liverwurst is higher than in milk.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 541% more than milk.
  • Liverwurst contains 295 times more iron than milk. While liverwurst contains 8.85mg of iron, milk contains only 0.03mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in milk is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Liverwurst spread and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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%
Milk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.3%
Contains more IronIron +29400%
Contains more CopperCopper +2300%
Contains more ZincZinc +447.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5066.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1657.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +468.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg

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%
Milk
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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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6953.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +456.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4523.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +717.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2763.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%

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
Milk
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3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +267.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2523.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18%
Contains more OtherOther +266.7%
Contains more WaterWater +68%

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
Milk
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67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4335.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6834.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 0.47µg 541%
Vitamin A 4091µg 58µg 448%
Iron 8.85mg 0.03mg 110%
Selenium 58µg 3.3µg 99%
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.185mg 65%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.361mg 52%
Saturated fat 9.925g 0.633g 42%
Fats 25.45g 0.97g 38%
Cholesterol 118mg 5mg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 12.286g 0.277g 30%
Sodium 700mg 44mg 29%
Copper 0.24mg 0.01mg 26%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 0.093mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.02mg 21%
Phosphorus 230mg 95mg 19%
Protein 12.38g 3.37g 18%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.42mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 0.035g 16%
Calories 305kcal 42kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.037mg 12%
Calcium 22mg 125mg 10%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.003mg 7%
Vitamin D 48IU 6%
Folate 30µg 5µg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Choline 17.7mg 3%
Potassium 170mg 150mg 1%
Carbs 5.89g 4.99g 0%
Net carbs 3.39g 4.99g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 1.65g 5.2g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.671mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0.174mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0.319mg 0%
Lysine 1.155mg 0.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.285mg 0.088mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.174mg 0%
Valine 0.857mg 0.22mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 0.101mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Milk
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
15%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 113mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 656mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.292g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.