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Liver vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Liver and Bratwurst

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Copper, Folate, and Zinc in Liver is higher than in Bratwurst.
  • Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 667% more than Bratwurst.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Bratwurst is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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.
Liver
Liver
8
:
2
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +1692%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +172.1%
Contains more Copper +692.5%
Contains more Manganese +631.7%
Contains more Selenium +378.7%
Contains more Potassium +88.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Liver
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Bratwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +1692%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +172.1%
Contains more Copper +692.5%
Contains more Manganese +631.7%
Contains more Selenium +378.7%
Contains more Potassium +88.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 15

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.
Liver
Liver
8
:
1
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +931%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +591.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185%
Contains more Folate +3975%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +599.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.3%
Liver
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Bratwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +931%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +591.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185%
Contains more Folate +3975%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +599.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
Liver
3
:
2
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Protein +113.3%
Contains more Carbs +88%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Fats +498.6%
Contains more Other +87.3%
Liver
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Bratwurst
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more Protein +113.3%
Contains more Carbs +88%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Fats +498.6%
Contains more Other +87.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
Liver
1
:
2
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1169.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.5%
Liver
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Bratwurst
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1169.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liver Bratwurst
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
Lower in Cholesterol ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Bratwurst Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 2g Liver
Protein 26.02g 12.2g Liver
Fats 4.4g 26.34g Bratwurst
Carbs 3.76g 2g Liver
Calories 165kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 10mg 7mg Liver
Iron 17.92mg 1mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 241mg 130mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 283mg Bratwurst
Sodium 49mg 848mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 2.47mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.08mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.041mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 14.1µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 0IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.213mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 3.11mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.69mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.2mg Liver
Folate 163µg 4µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 2.67µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.107mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.465mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.485mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 0.81mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 0.903mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.364mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.405mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.464mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.395mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 78mg Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 1.41g 6.08g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.58g Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver Bratwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
397%
Liver
52%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 799mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 277mg)

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.