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Ricotta vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ricotta and Liverwurst?

  • Liverwurst is richer than Ricotta in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 547% more.

We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Liverwurst spread types in this article.

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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 Calcium +840.9%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Iron +2228.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Contains more Zinc +98.3%
Contains more Copper +1042.9%
Contains more Manganese +2483.3%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +840.9%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Iron +2228.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Contains more Zinc +98.3%
Contains more Copper +1042.9%
Contains more Manganese +2483.3%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2964.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1992.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +428.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4034.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1285%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3858.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 819% 0% 0% 12% 68% 238% 81% 178% 44% 23% 1683% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2964.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1992.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +428.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4034.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1285%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3858.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +33.9%
Contains more Fats +96.1%
Contains more Carbs +93.8%
Contains more Other +169.6%
Equal in Protein - 12.38
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 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 Water +33.9%
Contains more Fats +96.1%
Contains more Carbs +93.8%
Contains more Other +169.6%
Equal in Protein - 12.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +530.4%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +530.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ricotta Liverwurst
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Ricotta Liverwurst Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 3.39g Liverwurst
Protein 11.26g 12.38g Liverwurst
Fats 12.98g 25.45g Liverwurst
Carbs 3.04g 5.89g Liverwurst
Calories 174kcal 305kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 0.27g 1.65g Ricotta
Fiber 0g 2.5g Liverwurst
Calcium 207mg 22mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Liverwurst
Phosphorus 158mg 230mg Liverwurst
Potassium 105mg 170mg Liverwurst
Sodium 84mg 700mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 2.3mg Liverwurst
Copper 0.021mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.006mg 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 14.5µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 445IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.272mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 4.3mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.19mg Liverwurst
Folate 12µg 30µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.151mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.517mg 0.671mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.653mg Liverwurst
Leucine 1.221mg 1.139mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 1.155mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.285mg Liverwurst
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.617mg Liverwurst
Valine 0.692mg 0.857mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.459mg 0.448mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 118mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 9.925g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 2.427g Liverwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Liverwurst
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
14%
Ricotta
262%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 616mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.