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Liverwurst vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between liverwurst and taco

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, copper, and vitamin B3 in liverwurst is higher than in taco.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 522% more than taco.
  • Liverwurst contains 104 times more vitamin A than taco. While liverwurst contains 13636IU of vitamin A, taco contains only 131IU.
  • The amount of cholesterol in taco is lower.
  • Liverwurst has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of liverwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Liverwurst spread and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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%
Taco
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more IronIron +643.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +211.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +530.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +304.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.6%

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%
Taco
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +775%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20355%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +444%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1347.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.9%

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
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.7%
Contains more FatsFats +100.4%
Contains more OtherOther +75.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +237%
~equal in Water ~57.02g

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
Taco
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +178.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liverwurst Taco
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 0.93µg 522%
Vitamin A 4091µg 20µg 452%
Iron 8.85mg 1.19mg 96%
Selenium 58µg 9.2µg 89%
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.06mg 75%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 59%
Cholesterol 118mg 28mg 30%
Saturated fat 9.925g 4.384g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 12.286g 4.411g 20%
Fats 25.45g 12.7g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.05mg 19%
Copper 0.24mg 0.077mg 18%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 1.65mg 17%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Sodium 700mg 397mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.09mg 8%
Calcium 22mg 89mg 7%
Protein 12.38g 8.86g 7%
Phosphorus 230mg 178mg 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Fiber 2.5g 3.9g 6%
Zinc 2.3mg 1.75mg 5%
Carbs 5.89g 19.85g 5%
Magnesium 12mg 32mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 3.042g 4%
Calories 305kcal 226kcal 4%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.249mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Folate 30µg 19µg 3%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 170mg 209mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Net carbs 3.39g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 1.65g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g 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%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Taco
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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.541g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.