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Liverwurst vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Liverwurst and Turkey breast

  • Liverwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Copper, however, Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 543% more.
  • Liverwurst contains 2046 times more Vitamin A than Turkey breast. Liverwurst contains 4091µg of Vitamin A, while Turkey breast contains 2µg.
  • Turkey breast contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Liverwurst spread and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw.

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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 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.2%
Contains more IronIron +637.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +224.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +761.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%

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% 818% 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% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +227166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +369%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +795.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3104.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more FatsFats +262.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +164.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.8%
Contains more WaterWater +30.9%

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
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +361.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Turkey breast Opinion
Calories 305kcal 157kcal Liverwurst
Protein 12.38g 21.89g Turkey breast
Fats 25.45g 7.02g Liverwurst
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Liverwurst
Net carbs 3.39g 0g Liverwurst
Carbs 5.89g 0g Liverwurst
Cholesterol 118mg 65mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 12mg 24mg Turkey breast
Calcium 22mg 13mg Liverwurst
Potassium 170mg 275mg Turkey breast
Iron 8.85mg 1.2mg Liverwurst
Sugar 1.65g Turkey breast
Fiber 2.5g 0g Liverwurst
Copper 0.24mg 0.074mg Liverwurst
Zinc 2.3mg 1.57mg Liverwurst
Phosphorus 230mg 186mg Liverwurst
Sodium 700mg 59mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 13636IU 6IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A 4091µg 2µg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.155mg 0.018mg Liverwurst
Selenium 58µg 22.4µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.058mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.115mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 5.2mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.621mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 0.42µg Liverwurst
Folate 30µg 7µg Liverwurst
Saturated Fat 9.925g 1.91g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g 2.66g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 1.66g Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.671mg 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 0.653mg 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.139mg 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.155mg 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.285mg 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 0.857mg 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.448mg 0.66mg Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Turkey breast
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
242%
Liverwurst
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 641mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.