Roast beef vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between roast beef and liverwurst
- Roast beef has more vitamin B6; however, liverwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liverwurst is 476% higher.
- Liverwurst has 2 times less vitamin B6 than roast beef. Roast beef has 0.46mg of vitamin B6, while liverwurst has 0.19mg.
- Roast beef is lower in cholesterol.
- Liverwurst has a higher glycemic index than roast beef.
Food types used in this article are Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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 | +66.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +280.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +39.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +340% |
Contains more IronIron | +331.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +179.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +933.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +294.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142.1% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +136266.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +532.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +383.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +421.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +559.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.04µg | 13.46µg | 476% |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 4091µg | 454% |
Iron | 2.05mg | 8.85mg | 85% |
Selenium | 14.7µg | 58µg | 79% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 1.03mg | 63% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.566mg | 2.95mg | 48% |
Saturated fat | 1.318g | 9.925g | 39% |
Fats | 3.69g | 25.45g | 33% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.521g | 12.286g | 27% |
Cholesterol | 51mg | 118mg | 22% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.19mg | 21% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.272mg | 19% |
Copper | 0.086mg | 0.24mg | 17% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.27g | 2.427g | 14% |
Potassium | 647mg | 170mg | 14% |
Protein | 18.62g | 12.38g | 12% |
Calories | 115kcal | 305kcal | 10% |
Fiber | 0g | 2.5g | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.581mg | 4.3mg | 8% |
Choline | 43.9mg | 8% | |
Zinc | 3.2mg | 2.3mg | 8% |
Sodium | 853mg | 700mg | 7% |
Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.155mg | 6% |
Folate | 5µg | 30µg | 6% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.5mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
Calcium | 5mg | 22mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 20mg | 12mg | 2% |
Carbs | 0.64g | 5.89g | 2% |
Phosphorus | 242mg | 230mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 0.64g | 3.39g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
Sugar | 0.29g | 1.65g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.148g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.151mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.671mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.653mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.155mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.617mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.857mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.448mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
Protein:
12.38 g
Fats:
25.45 g
Carbs:
5.89 g
Water:
53.53 g
Other:
2.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +37.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +21.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +589.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +820.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 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 | -86.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +707.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +798.9% |