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

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Significant differences between Beef Liver and Luncheon meat

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Iron, Choline, and Folate in Beef Liver is higher than in Luncheon meat.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 2902% more than Luncheon meat.
  • Luncheon meat contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.

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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 +20%
Contains more Iron +574.2%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.4%
Contains more Potassium +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +146.5%
Contains more Copper +47510%
Contains more Manganese +862.2%
Equal in Selenium - 38.3
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 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +574.2%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.4%
Contains more Potassium +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +146.5%
Contains more Copper +47510%
Contains more Manganese +862.2%
Equal in Selenium - 38.3

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1508%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1059.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7571.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1508%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1059.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7571.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66.2%
Contains more Carbs +393.3%
Contains more Fats +142.8%
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Other +64%
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
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more Protein +66.2%
Contains more Carbs +393.3%
Contains more Fats +142.8%
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Other +64%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +405.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.1%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +405.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Luncheon meat Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 1.04g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 17.5g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 12.77g Luncheon meat
Carbs 5.13g 1.04g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 189kcal Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 5mg Beef Liver
Iron 6.54mg 0.97mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 170mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 300mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 820mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 2.15mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.03mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.037mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.16mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.128mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.213mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 5.225mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.613mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.272mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 0.92µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0µg 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 78mg Luncheon meat
Trans Fat 0.365g Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 2.947g 3.944g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 5.685g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 1.565g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.055g Luncheon meat
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 Luncheon meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 318mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 741mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.997g)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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

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.