Liverwurst vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are liverwurst and pork hock different?
- Liverwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and copper than pork hock.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liverwurst is 540% higher.
- Liverwurst contains 178 times more vitamin A than pork hock. While liverwurst contains 4091µg of vitamin A, pork hock contains only 23µg.
- Pork hock has less saturated fat.
- Pork hock has a lower glycemic index (0) than liverwurst (28).
Liverwurst spread and Pork, pickled pork hocks 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +261.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +676.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +192.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +283.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +604.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17687% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1414.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +290.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +757.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +196.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2539.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.38 g
Fats:
25.45 g
Carbs:
5.89 g
Water:
53.53 g
Other:
2.75 g
Protein:
19.11 g
Fats:
10.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.02 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +141.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.427 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.198 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +139.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 13.46µg | 0.51µg | 540% |
| Vitamin A | 4091µg | 23µg | 452% |
| Iron | 8.85mg | 1.14mg | 96% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.03mg | 0.068mg | 74% |
| Selenium | 58µg | 26.3µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.95mg | 0.344mg | 52% |
| Saturated fat | 9.925g | 3.231g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 230mg | 60mg | 24% |
| Fats | 25.45g | 10.54g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.3mg | 1.1mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.286g | 5.134g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.24mg | 0.082mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.272mg | 0.08mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 700mg | 1050mg | 15% |
| Protein | 12.38g | 19.11g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 89mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.064mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 0g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.427g | 1.198g | 8% |
| Folate | 30µg | 1µg | 7% |
| Calories | 305kcal | 171kcal | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.155mg | 0.022mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 5.89g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 2.3mg | 2.38mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 22mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.65g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.113g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.151mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.671mg | 0.516mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.653mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0.841mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.155mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.285mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.617mg | 0.554mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.857mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.448mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork hock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.694g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork hock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins