Beef Liver vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Beef Liver and Pork leg
- Beef Liver is richer than Pork leg in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef Liver is 2915% higher.
- Pork leg contains less Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, 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.
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Calcium
+20%
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Iron
+669.4%
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Phosphorus
+149.7%
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Potassium
+11.7%
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Zinc
+174.6%
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Copper
+21873.8%
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Manganese
+1447.8%
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Selenium
+22.8%
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Sodium
-40.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
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Calcium
+20%
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Iron
+669.4%
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Phosphorus
+149.7%
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Potassium
+11.7%
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Zinc
+174.6%
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Copper
+21873.8%
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Manganese
+1447.8%
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Selenium
+22.8%
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Sodium
-40.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
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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Vitamin A
+452957.1%
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Vitamin D
+140%
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Vitamin C
+171.4%
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Vitamin B2
+1612.5%
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Vitamin B3
+283.1%
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Vitamin B5
+938%
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Vitamin B6
+153.6%
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Folate
+3514.3%
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Vitamin B12
+11103.2%
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Vitamin B1
+279.4%
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Vitamin A
+452957.1%
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Vitamin D
+140%
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Vitamin C
+171.4%
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Vitamin B2
+1612.5%
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Vitamin B3
+283.1%
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Vitamin B5
+938%
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Vitamin B6
+153.6%
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Folate
+3514.3%
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Vitamin B12
+11103.2%
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Vitamin B1
+279.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+66.8%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Other
+39.8%
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Fats
+258.7%
Equal in Water - 62.47
Protein:
29.08 g
Fats:
5.26 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
58.81 g
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1.72 g
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
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Protein
+66.8%
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Carbs
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+39.8%
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Fats
+258.7%
Equal in Water - 62.47
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-54.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+645.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+81.2%
Saturated Fat:
2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.109 g
Saturated Fat:
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.01 g
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Saturated Fat
-54.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+645.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+81.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.13g | 0g |
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| Protein | 29.08g | 17.43g |
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| Fats | 5.26g | 18.87g |
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| Carbs | 5.13g | 0g |
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| Calories | 191kcal | 245kcal |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 6.54mg | 0.85mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 497mg | 199mg |
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| Potassium | 352mg | 315mg |
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| Sodium | 79mg | 47mg |
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| Zinc | 5.3mg | 1.93mg |
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| Copper | 14.283mg | 0.065mg |
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| Manganese | 0.356mg | 0.023mg |
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| Selenium | 36.1µg | 29.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 31714IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 9442µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 49IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.194mg | 0.736mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 3.425mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 17.525mg | 4.574mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 7.11mg | 0.685mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.017mg | 0.401mg |
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| Folate | 253µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 70.58µg | 0.63µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.368mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 1.215mg | 0.776mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.352mg | 0.787mg |
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| Leucine | 2.67mg | 1.376mg |
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| Lysine | 2.247mg | 1.55mg |
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| Methionine | 0.759mg | 0.444mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.515mg | 0.689mg |
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| Valine | 1.761mg | 0.931mg |
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| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.659mg |
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| Cholesterol | 396mg | 73mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.365g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.947g | 6.54g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.124g | 8.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.109g | 2.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.659g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.593g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)