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Porridge vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between porridge and liverwurst

  • Porridge contains less vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B5, and phosphorus than liverwurst.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liverwurst is 561% higher.
  • Porridge is lower in sodium.
  • Porridge has a higher glycemic index than liverwurst.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +295.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +962.5%
Contains more IronIron +136.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +1669.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1433.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%

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 0% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 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 12% 1364% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +394.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4020%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +726.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4054.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.6%
Contains more WaterWater +63.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +759.7%
Contains more FatsFats +12019%
Contains more OtherOther +1150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
40% 50% 10%
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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43778.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2028.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 13.46µg 561%
Vitamin A 0µg 4091µg 455%
Selenium 2.8µg 58µg 100%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 1.03mg 77%
Iron 3.74mg 8.85mg 64%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 2.95mg 58%
Saturated fat 0.033g 9.925g 45%
Cholesterol 0mg 118mg 39%
Fats 0.21g 25.45g 39%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 12.286g 31%
Phosphorus 15mg 230mg 31%
Sodium 6mg 700mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 4.3mg 24%
Protein 1.44g 12.38g 22%
Copper 0.04mg 0.24mg 22%
Zinc 0.13mg 2.3mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.272mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 2.427g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.19mg 14%
Calories 50kcal 305kcal 13%
Fiber 0.5g 2.5g 8%
Manganese 0mg 0.155mg 7%
Calcium 87mg 22mg 7%
Folate 12µg 30µg 5%
Potassium 16mg 170mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Magnesium 5mg 12mg 2%
Carbs 10.52g 5.89g 2%
Net carbs 10.02g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 0.03g 1.65g N/A
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.045mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 0.11mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0.448mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Porridge Liverwurst
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
4%
Porridge
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 694mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.892g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/nutrients
  2. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.