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Beef Liver vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beef Liver and Turkey meat

  • Turkey meat has less Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Choline, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2898% more.
  • Beef Liver has 787 times more Vitamin A RAE than Turkey meat. Beef Liver has 9442µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Turkey meat has 12µg.
  • Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
8
:
2
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.9%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Zinc +113.7%
Contains more Copper +15258.1%
Contains more Manganese +2442.9%
Contains more Selenium +21.1%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Beef Liver
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.9%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Zinc +113.7%
Contains more Copper +15258.1%
Contains more Manganese +2442.9%
Contains more Selenium +21.1%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%

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.
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
12
:
0
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Vitamin A +81217.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +628.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +331.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.1%
Contains more Folate +2711.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6819.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Beef Liver
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%
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +81217.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +628.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +331.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.1%
Contains more Folate +2711.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6819.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
3
:
2
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Carbs +8450%
Contains more Other +258.3%
Contains more Fats +40.5%
Equal in Protein - 28.55
Equal in Water - 63.52
Beef Liver
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
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Carbs +8450%
Contains more Other +258.3%
Contains more Fats +40.5%
Equal in Protein - 28.55
Equal in Water - 63.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
0
:
3
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.1%
Beef Liver
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.1%

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 Turkey meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0.06g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 28.55g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 7.39g Turkey meat
Carbs 5.13g 0.06g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 189kcal Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 14mg Turkey meat
Iron 6.54mg 1.09mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 497mg 223mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 239mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 103mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 2.48mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.093mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.014mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 29.8µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 39IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 12µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.07mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU 15IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.4µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.045mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.281mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 9.573mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.948mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.616mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 9µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 1.02µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.291mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 1.004mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.796mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.925mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.759mg 0.724mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.903mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 0.902mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.749mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 109mg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0.365g 0.101g Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 2.947g 2.155g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.003g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.792g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
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)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.