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Beef Liver vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beef Liver and Beef

  • Beef has less Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Choline, Folate, and Iron than Beef Liver.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 2765% more than Beef.
  • Beef Liver has 4721 times more Vitamin A RAE than Beef. While Beef Liver has 9442µg of Vitamin A RAE, Beef has only 2µg.
  • Beef has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.

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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 Iron +115.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Contains more Copper +14624.7%
Contains more Manganese +3855.6%
Contains more Selenium +42.1%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%
Equal in Potassium - 352
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Contains more Iron +115.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Contains more Copper +14624.7%
Contains more Manganese +3855.6%
Contains more Selenium +42.1%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%
Equal in Potassium - 352

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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Beef
Contains more Vitamin A +528466.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +756.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1378.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52%
Contains more Folate +3514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1576.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +106.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +528466.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +756.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1378.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52%
Contains more Folate +3514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1576.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +106.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +760%
Contains more Fats +24.3%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Equal in Protein - 27.55
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
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +760%
Contains more Fats +24.3%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Equal in Protein - 27.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.2%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.2%

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 Beef
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Beef Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 27.55g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 6.54g Beef
Carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 169kcal Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 13mg Beef
Iron 6.54mg 3.04mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 14mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 259mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 352mg
Sodium 79mg 54mg Beef
Zinc 5.3mg 3.7mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.097mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.009mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 25.4µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 6IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.25mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU 3IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.074mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.4mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 5.76mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.481mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.669mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 7µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 4.21µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.6µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.359mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.352mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 2.67mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 2.247mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.759mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 1.299mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 1.603mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 1.244mg Beef
Cholesterol 396mg 85mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.365g 0.375g Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 2.947g 2.595g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 2.734g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 0.532g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.002g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g 0.349g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g 0.013g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Beef
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
79%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.352g)
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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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