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Liverwurst vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between liverwurst and potatoes

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus in liverwurst is higher than in potatoes.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 561% more than potatoes.
  • Liverwurst has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of liverwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of potatoes is 86.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Liverwurst spread and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.

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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%
Potato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +992.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +666.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +303.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29%

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%
Potato
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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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +235.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +305.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +462.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.8%
~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
Potato
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2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +503.9%
Contains more FatsFats +28177.8%
Contains more OtherOther +145.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +196.9%
Contains more WaterWater +48%

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
Potato
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36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +614200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5678.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liverwurst 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Potato DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 0µg 561%
Vitamin A 4091µg 0µg 455%
Selenium 58µg 0.4µg 105%
Iron 8.85mg 0.81mg 101%
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.032mg 77%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.295mg 53%
Saturated fat 9.925g 0.025g 45%
Cholesterol 118mg 0mg 39%
Fats 25.45g 0.09g 39%
Monounsaturated fat 12.286g 0.002g 31%
Sodium 700mg 6mg 30%
Phosphorus 230mg 57mg 25%
Protein 12.38g 2.05g 21%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 1.061mg 20%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 19.7mg 18%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.3mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 0.042g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.081mg 16%
Copper 0.24mg 0.11mg 14%
Calories 305kcal 77kcal 11%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.298mg 8%
Potassium 170mg 425mg 8%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Carbs 5.89g 17.49g 4%
Folate 30µg 15µg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 23mg 3%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.2mg 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Fiber 2.5g 2.1g 2%
Calcium 22mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 3.39g 15.39g N/A
Sugar 1.65g 0.82g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.671mg 0.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 1.155mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.285mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.857mg 0.103mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 0.035mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 694mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.