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Liverwurst vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are liverwurst and short ribs different?

  • Liverwurst is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1; however, short ribs are richer in zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for liverwurst is 455% higher.
  • Liverwurst contains 14 times more sodium than short ribs. While liverwurst contains 700mg of sodium, short ribs contain only 50mg.
  • Short ribs have a lower glycemic index (0) than liverwurst (28).

Liverwurst spread and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised 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 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +283.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1092.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%

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% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +444%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1070.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +413.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.8%

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% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +49.9%
Contains more OtherOther +276.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.2%
Contains more FatsFats +65%

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin A 4091µg 0µg 455%
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 2.62µg 452%
Iron 8.85mg 2.31mg 82%
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.15mg 68%
Selenium 58µg 20.8µg 68%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.252mg 54%
Saturated fat 9.925g 17.8g 36%
Sodium 700mg 50mg 28%
Fats 25.45g 41.98g 25%
Zinc 2.3mg 4.88mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.05mg 19%
Protein 12.38g 21.57g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 12.286g 18.88g 16%
Copper 0.24mg 0.099mg 16%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 2.452mg 12%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Phosphorus 230mg 162mg 10%
Calories 305kcal 471kcal 8%
Cholesterol 118mg 94mg 8%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.013mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 1.53g 6%
Folate 30µg 5µg 6%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin D 27IU 3%
Carbs 5.89g 0g 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.22mg 2%
Potassium 170mg 224mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 15mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 3.39g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.65g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.671mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.155mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.285mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.857mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Liverwurst Short ribs
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
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 650mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.875g)
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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.