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Beef Liver vs. Bear meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beef Liver and Bear meat

  • Beef Liver has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Choline, however, Bear meat is higher in Iron.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 2838% more than Bear meat.
  • Bear meat has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered.

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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.
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
6
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4
Bear meat
Bear meat
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.4%
Contains more Potassium +33.8%
Contains more Copper +9550.7%
Contains more Selenium +222.3%
Contains more Iron +64.1%
Contains less Sodium -10.1%
Contains more Zinc +93.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Beef Liver
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Bear meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 403% 17% 73% 24% 10% 281% 50% 0% 62%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.4%
Contains more Potassium +33.8%
Contains more Copper +9550.7%
Contains more Selenium +222.3%
Contains more Iron +64.1%
Contains less Sodium -10.1%
Contains more Zinc +93.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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.
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
12
:
0
Bear meat
Bear meat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +317.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250.7%
Contains more Folate +4116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2757.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.49
Beef Liver
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Bear meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 25% 190% 63% 0% 67% 5% 309% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +317.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250.7%
Contains more Folate +4116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2757.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.49

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
3
:
2
Bear meat
Bear meat
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +168.8%
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +154.6%
Equal in Water - 53.55
Beef Liver
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
Bear meat
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +168.8%
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +154.6%
Equal in Water - 53.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
1
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2
Bear meat
Bear meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +403.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.4%
Beef Liver
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
Bear meat
31% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +403.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Liver Bear meat
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Bear meat Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 32.42g Bear meat
Fats 5.26g 13.39g Bear meat
Carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 259kcal Bear meat
Calcium 6mg 5mg Beef Liver
Iron 6.54mg 10.73mg Bear meat
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Bear meat
Phosphorus 497mg 170mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 263mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 71mg Bear meat
Zinc 5.3mg 10.27mg Bear meat
Copper 14.283mg 0.148mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 11.2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.49mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.1mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.82mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 3.35mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.29mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 6µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 2.47µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.8µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 98mg Bear meat
Trans Fat 0.365g Bear meat
Saturated Fat 2.947g 3.54g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.037g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.034g Bear meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 5.66g Bear meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 2.4g Bear meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Bear meat
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
1067%
Beef Liver
56%
Bear meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
92%
Bear meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.593g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 298mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients
  2. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/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.