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Liverwurst vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are liverwurst and peanut butter different?

  • Liverwurst is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, peanut butter is richer in manganese, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liverwurst is 561% higher.
  • Peanut butter has less cholesterol.
  • Peanut butter has a lower glycemic index (14) than liverwurst (28).

Liverwurst spread and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt are the varieties used 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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more IronIron +408.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1314.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +974.2%
~equal in Zinc ~2.51mg

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% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +436.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +190%
~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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +4252%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.4%
Contains more FatsFats +101.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +278.8%
~equal in Other ~2.89g

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +416.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~10.325g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Peanut butter DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 0µg 561%
Vitamin A 4091µg 0µg 455%
Selenium 58µg 4.1µg 98%
Iron 8.85mg 1.74mg 89%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 12.535g 67%
Manganese 0.155mg 1.665mg 66%
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.192mg 64%
Vitamin E 9.1mg 61%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 13.112mg 55%
Fats 25.45g 51.36g 40%
Cholesterol 118mg 0mg 39%
Magnesium 12mg 168mg 37%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 1.137mg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 12.286g 25.941g 34%
Sodium 700mg 17mg 30%
Copper 0.24mg 0.422mg 20%
Protein 12.38g 22.21g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.441mg 19%
Calories 305kcal 598kcal 15%
Phosphorus 230mg 335mg 15%
Folate 30µg 87µg 14%
Choline 63mg 11%
Potassium 170mg 558mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.15mg 10%
Fiber 2.5g 5g 10%
Carbs 5.89g 22.31g 5%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Calcium 22mg 49mg 3%
Zinc 2.3mg 2.51mg 2%
Saturated fat 9.925g 10.325g 2%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Net carbs 3.39g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 1.65g 10.49g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.671mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 1.155mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.285mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.857mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 118mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 683mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.