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Beef Liver vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef Liver and Summer sausage

  • Beef Liver is richer than Summer sausage in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef Liver is 2869% higher.
  • Beef Liver contains 204 times more Copper than Summer sausage. Beef Liver contains 14.283mg of Copper, while Summer sausage contains 0.07mg.
  • Summer sausage contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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 +189.4%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.2%
Contains more Potassium +70.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +135.6%
Contains more Copper +20304.3%
Contains more Manganese +1012.5%
Contains more Selenium +381.3%
Contains more Calcium +1250%
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 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Contains more Iron +189.4%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.2%
Contains more Potassium +70.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +135.6%
Contains more Copper +20304.3%
Contains more Manganese +1012.5%
Contains more Selenium +381.3%
Contains more Calcium +1250%

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 +4134.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2040.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +504.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +835.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +682.3%
Contains more Folate +3514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3979.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.4%
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 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4134.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2040.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +504.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +835.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +682.3%
Contains more Folate +3514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3979.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +49.7%
Contains more Carbs +181.9%
Contains more Water +62.5%
Contains more Fats +620.7%
Contains more Other +169.8%
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
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more Protein +49.7%
Contains more Carbs +181.9%
Contains more Water +62.5%
Contains more Fats +620.7%
Contains more Other +169.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1117.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.3%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1117.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Summer sausage Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 1.62g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 19.43g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 37.91g Summer sausage
Carbs 5.13g 1.82g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Sugar 0g 0.12g Beef Liver
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Calcium 6mg 81mg Summer sausage
Iron 6.54mg 2.26mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 13mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 178mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 206mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 1483mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 2.25mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.07mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.032mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 7.5µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 749IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 225µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU 12IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.3µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.16mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 2.9mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.76mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.13mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 7µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 1.73µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.15mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.54mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.62mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.1mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 1.16mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.36mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.56mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 0.69mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.47mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 89mg Summer sausage
Trans Fat 0.365g Summer sausage
Saturated Fat 2.947g 10.47g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 3.02g Summer sausage
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 Summer sausage
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
42%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1404mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.523g)
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 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
  2. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.