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Beef Liver vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beef Liver and Pork belly

  • Pork belly contains less Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B6 than Beef Liver.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2906% higher.
  • Pork belly contains 3147 times less Vitamin A RAE than Beef Liver. Beef Liver contains 9442µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pork belly contains 3µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pork belly is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Pork, fresh, belly, raw.

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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 +1157.7%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +360.2%
Contains more Potassium +90.3%
Contains more Zinc +419.6%
Contains more Copper +27367.3%
Contains more Manganese +5833.3%
Contains more Selenium +351.3%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%
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% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +1157.7%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +360.2%
Contains more Potassium +90.3%
Contains more Zinc +419.6%
Contains more Copper +27367.3%
Contains more Manganese +5833.3%
Contains more Selenium +351.3%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%

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 +317040%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1315.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2677.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +682.3%
Contains more Folate +25200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8302.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.1%
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% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +317040%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1315.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2677.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +682.3%
Contains more Folate +25200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8302.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +211.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +60.1%
Contains more Other +89%
Contains more Fats +907.8%
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
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +211.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +60.1%
Contains more Other +89%
Contains more Fats +907.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2097.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +409.5%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2097.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +409.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Pork belly Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 9.34g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 53.01g Pork belly
Carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 518kcal Pork belly
Calcium 6mg 5mg Beef Liver
Iron 6.54mg 0.52mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 4mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 108mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 185mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 32mg Pork belly
Zinc 5.3mg 1.02mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.052mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.006mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 8µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 10IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 3µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.39mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0.3mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.396mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.242mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 4.647mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.256mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.13mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 0.84µg 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 72mg Pork belly
Trans Fat 0.365g Pork belly
Saturated Fat 2.947g 19.33g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 24.7g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 5.65g Pork belly
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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Beef Liver Pork belly
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
34%
Pork belly
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
18%
Pork belly

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.383g)
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 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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.