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Liverwurst vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between liverwurst and taffy (candy)

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus in liverwurst is higher than in taffy (candy).
  • Liverwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 560% more than taffy (candy).
  • Liverwurst contains 885 times more iron than taffy (candy). While liverwurst contains 8.85mg of iron, taffy (candy) contains only 0.01mg.
  • The amount of sodium in taffy (candy) is lower.
  • Liverwurst has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of liverwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Liverwurst spread and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5566.7%
Contains more IronIron +88400%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +995.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8185.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%

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%
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% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15051.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +8483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +214900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73650%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +134500%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41166.7%
Contains more FatsFats +664.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1003.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1095.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1454.5%

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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1366.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1905.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liverwurst Taffy (candy)
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 0.01µg 560%
Vitamin A 4091µg 27µg 452%
Iron 8.85mg 0.01mg 111%
Selenium 58µg 0.7µg 104%
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.012mg 78%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.004mg 59%
Cholesterol 118mg 9mg 36%
Saturated fat 9.925g 2.049g 36%
Fats 25.45g 3.33g 34%
Phosphorus 230mg 1mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 12.286g 0.838g 29%
Carbs 5.89g 91.56g 29%
Sodium 700mg 52mg 28%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 0.002mg 27%
Copper 0.24mg 0mg 27%
Protein 12.38g 0.03g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.028mg 20%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.21mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 0.121g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0mg 15%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Folate 30µg 0µg 8%
Manganese 0.155mg 0mg 7%
Calories 305kcal 397kcal 5%
Potassium 170mg 3mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 3.39g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 1.65g 68.48g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 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 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 648mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.876g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.