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Liverwurst vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between liverwurst and pound cake

  • Liverwurst is higher than pound cake in vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, copper, and zinc.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 546% higher.
  • Liverwurst has 57 times more vitamin A than pound cake. While liverwurst has 13636IU of vitamin A, pound cake has only 241IU.
  • Pound cake has less saturated fat.
  • Liverwurst has a lower glycemic index (28) than pound cake (54).

The food types used in this comparison are Liverwurst spread and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.1%
Contains more IronIron +498%
Contains more CopperCopper +471.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +434.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1060%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.1%

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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5744.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +313.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +508.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +427.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3638.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.6%
Contains more FatsFats +82.3%
Contains more WaterWater +106.9%
Contains more OtherOther +79.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +810.7%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +306.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 0.36µg 546%
Vitamin A 4091µg 70µg 447%
Selenium 58µg 5µg 96%
Iron 8.85mg 1.48mg 92%
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.249mg 60%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.485mg 49%
Saturated fat 9.925g 4.811g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 12.286g 3.02g 23%
Copper 0.24mg 0.042mg 22%
Fats 25.45g 13.96g 18%
Cholesterol 118mg 66mg 17%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 1.615mg 17%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.43mg 17%
Carbs 5.89g 53.64g 16%
Protein 12.38g 5g 15%
Threonine 0.671mg 153mg 15%
Sodium 700mg 377mg 14%
Phosphorus 230mg 140mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.036mg 12%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.173mg 8%
Fiber 2.5g 0.6g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 3.419g 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Calcium 22mg 47mg 3%
Folate 30µg 42µg 3%
Calories 305kcal 353kcal 2%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.11mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Potassium 170mg 149mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 3.39g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 1.65g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 1.155mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.285mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.857mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.114g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.