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Liverwurst vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between liverwurst and star anise

  • Liverwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, and vitamin B2, while star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, calcium, and fiber.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 561% more than star anise.
  • Liverwurst contains 44 times more vitamin A than star anise. While liverwurst contains 13636IU of vitamin A, star anise contains only 311IU.
  • The amount of saturated fat in star anise is lower.
  • Liverwurst has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of liverwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Liverwurst spread and Spices, anise seed.

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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 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1060%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1316.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2836.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +747.6%
Contains more IronIron +317.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +279.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1383.9%

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 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25468.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +270.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +242.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more FatsFats +60.1%
Contains more WaterWater +461.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +749.2%
Contains more OtherOther +152.4%

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
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Star anise DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 0µg 561%
Vitamin A 4091µg 16µg 453%
Iron 8.85mg 36.96mg 351%
Selenium 58µg 5µg 96%
Manganese 0.155mg 2.3mg 93%
Copper 0.24mg 0.91mg 74%
Calcium 22mg 646mg 62%
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.29mg 57%
Fiber 2.5g 14.6g 48%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.797mg 43%
Saturated fat 9.925g 0.586g 42%
Cholesterol 118mg 0mg 39%
Magnesium 12mg 170mg 38%
Potassium 170mg 1441mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.65mg 35%
Sodium 700mg 16mg 30%
Phosphorus 230mg 440mg 30%
Zinc 2.3mg 5.3mg 27%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 21mg 19%
Carbs 5.89g 50.02g 15%
Fats 25.45g 15.9g 15%
Protein 12.38g 17.6g 10%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 3.06mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.34mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 12.286g 9.78g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 3.15g 5%
Folate 30µg 10µg 5%
Calories 305kcal 337kcal 2%
Net carbs 3.39g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 1.65g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Star anise
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
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 684mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.339g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.