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Beef Liver vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beef Liver and Steak

  • Steak has less Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6 than Beef Liver.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 2849% more than Steak.
  • Beef Liver has 1349 times more Vitamin A RAE than Steak. While Beef Liver has 9442µg of Vitamin A RAE, Steak has only 7µg.
  • Steak has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 +172.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.9%
Contains more Potassium +26.2%
Contains more Copper +16703.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -26.6%
Contains more Zinc +19.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Iron +172.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.9%
Contains more Potassium +26.2%
Contains more Copper +16703.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -26.6%
Contains more Zinc +19.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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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Steak
Contains more Vitamin A +126756%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1037.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.4%
Contains more Folate +4116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3108.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +106.3%
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 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +126756%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1037.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.4%
Contains more Folate +4116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3108.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +106.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +218.5%
Contains more Fats +261.6%
Equal in Water - 55.59
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
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +218.5%
Contains more Fats +261.6%
Equal in Water - 55.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +715.9%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +715.9%

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 Steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Steak Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 24.85g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 19.02g Steak
Carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 271kcal Steak
Calcium 6mg 12mg Steak
Iron 6.54mg 2.4mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Steak
Phosphorus 497mg 163mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 279mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 5.3mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 14.283mg 0.085mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 31.8µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 25IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 7µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU 6IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.074mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.301mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 5.149mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.5mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 6µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 2.2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.6µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.278mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 1.171mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 1.157mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 2.142mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.759mg 0.672mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.997mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 1.242mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 396mg 78mg Steak
Trans Fat 0.365g Steak
Saturated Fat 2.947g 8.443g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 0.896g 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 Steak
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
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.496g)
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 - $2.4)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.