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Beef Liver vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef Liver and Liver?

  • Beef Liver is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, yet Liver is higher in Iron, and Selenium.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2163% more.
  • Beef Liver has 23 times more Copper than Liver. While Beef Liver has 14.283mg of Copper, Liver has only 0.634mg.

We used Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised types in this article.

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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 Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.2%
Contains more Potassium +134.7%
Contains more Copper +2152.8%
Contains more Manganese +18.7%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +174%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Zinc +26.8%
Contains more Selenium +87%
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 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.2%
Contains more Potassium +134.7%
Contains more Copper +2152.8%
Contains more Manganese +18.7%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +174%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Zinc +26.8%
Contains more Selenium +87%

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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Liver
Contains more Vitamin A +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.4%
Contains more Folate +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +278%
Contains more Vitamin C +1142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33%
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 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.4%
Contains more Folate +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +278%
Contains more Vitamin C +1142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.8%
Contains more Fats +19.5%
Contains more Carbs +36.4%
Contains more Other +14.7%
Equal in Water - 64.32
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
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +11.8%
Contains more Fats +19.5%
Contains more Carbs +36.4%
Contains more Other +14.7%
Equal in Water - 64.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.05
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.05

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Liver Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 3.76g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 26.02g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 4.4g Beef Liver
Carbs 5.13g 3.76g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 165kcal Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 10mg Liver
Iron 6.54mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 21mg 14mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 241mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 150mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 49mg Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 6.72mg Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.634mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.3mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 17997IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 5405µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 2.196mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 8.435mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 4.774mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.57mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 163µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 18.67µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.366mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 1.107mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 1.32mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 2.319mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 2.007mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.645mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 1.274mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 1.607mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.708mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 355mg Liver
Trans Fat 0.365g Liver
Saturated Fat 2.947g 1.41g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 0.63g Beef Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 1.05g 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 Liver
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
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Liver
Liver is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.537g)
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 - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/nutrients

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

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