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Beef Liver vs. Goat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beef Liver and Goat

  • Beef Liver is higher than Goat in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Folate, Choline, and Selenium.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 2891% more than Goat.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Goat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Game meat, goat, 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 +75.3%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.3%
Contains more Copper +4613.9%
Contains more Manganese +747.6%
Contains more Selenium +205.9%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Equal in Sodium - 86
Equal in Zinc - 5.27
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 6% 140% 0% 87% 36% 12% 144% 101% 6% 65%
Contains more Iron +75.3%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.3%
Contains more Copper +4613.9%
Contains more Manganese +747.6%
Contains more Selenium +205.9%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Equal in Sodium - 86
Equal in Zinc - 5.27

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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Goat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +343.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +4960%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5831.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
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 0% 7% 0% 0% 23% 141% 75% 0% 0% 4% 149% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +343.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +4960%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5831.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +73.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16%
Equal in Protein - 27.1
Equal in Other - 1.66
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
27% 3% 68%
Protein: 27.1 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.21 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Fats +73.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16%
Equal in Protein - 27.1
Equal in Other - 1.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.23 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Goat Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 27.1g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 3.03g Beef Liver
Carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 143kcal Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 17mg Goat
Iron 6.54mg 3.73mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 0mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 201mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 405mg Goat
Sodium 79mg 86mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 5.27mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.303mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.042mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 11.8µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.34mg 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 0.09mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.61mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 3.95mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 5µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 1.19µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.2µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.403mg Goat
Threonine 1.215mg 1.29mg Goat
Isoleucine 1.352mg 1.371mg Goat
Leucine 2.67mg 2.258mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 2.016mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.726mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.941mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 1.452mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.565mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 75mg Goat
Trans Fat 0.365g Goat
Saturated Fat 2.947g 0.93g Goat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 1.36g Goat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 0.23g Beef Liver
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 Goat
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
33%
Goat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
59%
Goat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.017g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175304/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.