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Liverwurst vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between liverwurst and roast beef

  • Liverwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1; however, roast beef has more vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liverwurst is 476% higher.
  • Roast beef has 1364 times less vitamin A than liverwurst. Liverwurst has 4091µg of vitamin A, while roast beef has 3µg.
  • Roast beef is lower in saturated fat.
  • Liverwurst has a higher glycemic index than roast beef.

Food types used in this article are Liverwurst spread and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced.

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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 14% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more IronIron +331.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +179.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +933.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +294.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~242mg

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% 1% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +136266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +532.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +383.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +421.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +559.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.1%
~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
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +589.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +820.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.4%
Contains more WaterWater +37.7%
Contains more OtherOther +21.1%

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
42% 49% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +707.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +798.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Roast beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 2.04µg 476%
Vitamin A 4091µg 3µg 454%
Iron 8.85mg 2.05mg 85%
Selenium 58µg 14.7µg 79%
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.213mg 63%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.566mg 48%
Saturated fat 9.925g 1.318g 39%
Fats 25.45g 3.69g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 12.286g 1.521g 27%
Cholesterol 118mg 51mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.46mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.043mg 19%
Copper 0.24mg 0.086mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 0.27g 14%
Potassium 170mg 647mg 14%
Protein 12.38g 18.62g 12%
Calories 305kcal 115kcal 10%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 5.581mg 8%
Choline 43.9mg 8%
Zinc 2.3mg 3.2mg 8%
Sodium 700mg 853mg 7%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.015mg 6%
Folate 30µg 5µg 6%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Calcium 22mg 5mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 20mg 2%
Carbs 5.89g 0.64g 2%
Phosphorus 230mg 242mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 3.39g 0.64g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 1.65g 0.29g N/A
Trans fat 0.148g N/A
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Liverwurst Roast beef
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
46%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.607g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef
Roast beef is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.