Liver vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between liver and liverwurst
- Liver has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin A, copper, zinc, vitamin B5, and folate than liverwurst.
- Liver's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 217% more.
- Liver contains 5 times more folate than liverwurst. Liver contains 163µg of folate, while liverwurst contains 30µg.
- Liverwurst contains less cholesterol.
- Liverwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of liverwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of liver is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats, and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Liverwurst spread.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +164.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +192.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +93.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +574.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +113.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +38.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +443.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
3.76 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
12.38 g
Fats:
25.45 g
Carbs:
5.89 g
Water:
53.53 g
Other:
2.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +478.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.427 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1850.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +131.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 13.46µg | 217% |
| Vitamin A | 5405µg | 4091µg | 146% |
| Iron | 17.92mg | 8.85mg | 113% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 1.03mg | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 355mg | 118mg | 79% |
| Copper | 0.634mg | 0.24mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 6.72mg | 2.3mg | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 1.41g | 9.925g | 39% |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 2.95mg | 36% |
| Folate | 163µg | 30µg | 33% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 25.45g | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 0.19mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.63g | 12.286g | 29% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 700mg | 28% |
| Protein | 26.02g | 12.38g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 4.3mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 3.5mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 67.5µg | 58µg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.5g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 2.427g | 9% |
| Calories | 165kcal | 305kcal | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.155mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 230mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 0.272mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 170mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.76g | 5.89g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.76g | 3.39g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.65g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.107mg | 0.671mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.319mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.007mg | 1.155mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 0.617mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.607mg | 0.857mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.708mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0g | N/A |
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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
422%
284%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Liverwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 651mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.515g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins