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Liverwurst vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between liverwurst and tortilla

  • Liverwurst has more selenium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B5, zinc, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, tortilla has more folate.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for liverwurst is 75% higher.
  • Tortilla has 34 times less saturated fat than liverwurst. Liverwurst has 9.925g of saturated fat, while tortilla has 0.296g.
  • Tortilla has a higher glycemic index than liverwurst.

Food types used in this article are Liverwurst spread and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.9%
Contains more IronIron +132.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +618.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +249.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.9%

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% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +803.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1635.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36%
Contains more FolateFolate +226.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.125mg
~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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2578.9%
Contains more WaterWater +34%
Contains more OtherOther +47.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +747.9%

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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6541.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +520.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liverwurst Tortilla
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Tortilla DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 561%
Vitamin A 4091µg 455%
Selenium 58µg 16.6µg 75%
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.114mg 70%
Iron 8.85mg 3.81mg 63%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.17mg 56%
Saturated fat 9.925g 0.296g 44%
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Fats 25.45g 0.95g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 12.286g 0.185g 30%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.32mg 18%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Folate 30µg 98µg 17%
Copper 0.24mg 0.102mg 15%
Carbs 5.89g 49.94g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 0.391g 14%
Phosphorus 230mg 146mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.06mg 10%
Protein 12.38g 7.28g 10%
Sodium 700mg 482mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.37mg 8%
Calcium 22mg 70mg 5%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.268mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Calories 305kcal 237kcal 3%
Magnesium 12mg 19mg 2%
Potassium 170mg 105mg 2%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 4.125mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 3.39g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 1.65g 2.75g N/A
Fiber 2.5g 2.4g 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.671mg 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 1.155mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.285mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.857mg 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 118mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.629g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.