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

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A recap on differences between Beef Liver and Turkey neck

  • Beef Liver is higher than Turkey neck in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Iron, Choline, and Folate.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 2867% more than Turkey neck.
  • Beef Liver contains 726 times more Vitamin A RAE than Turkey neck. While Beef Liver contains 9442µg of Vitamin A RAE, Turkey neck contains only 13µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey neck is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, 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.
Contains more Iron +547.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +210.6%
Contains more Potassium +164.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.1%
Contains more Zinc +56.3%
Contains more Copper +9958.5%
Contains more Manganese +535.7%
Contains more Selenium +26.2%
Contains more Calcium +300%
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 8% 38% 11% 69% 12% 31% 93% 48% 8% 156%
Contains more Iron +547.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +210.6%
Contains more Potassium +164.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.1%
Contains more Zinc +56.3%
Contains more Copper +9958.5%
Contains more Manganese +535.7%
Contains more Selenium +26.2%
Contains more Calcium +300%

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 +73653.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1523.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +787.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.4%
Contains more Folate +4960%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3910.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 3% 3% 9% 0% 13% 49% 93% 49% 84% 4% 221% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +73653.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1523.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +787.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.4%
Contains more Folate +4960%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3910.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +12.4%
Contains more Fats +14.8%
Contains more Water +29.1%
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
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +76.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +12.4%
Contains more Fats +14.8%
Contains more Water +29.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.3%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Turkey neck Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 16.51g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 6.04g Turkey neck
Carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 125kcal Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 24mg Turkey neck
Iron 6.54mg 1.01mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 15mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 160mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 133mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 233mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 3.39mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.142mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.056mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 28.6µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 43IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 13µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.12mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU 13IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.3µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.051mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.211mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 4.924mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.801mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.364mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 5µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 1.76µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.176mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.6mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.473mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.144mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 1.363mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.432mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.532mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 0.528mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.448mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 115mg Turkey neck
Trans Fat 0.365g Turkey neck
Saturated Fat 2.947g 1.647g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey neck
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 1.824g Turkey neck
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 1.478g Turkey neck
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 Turkey neck
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
44%
Turkey neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
47%
Turkey neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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)
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. Turkey neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/nutrients

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

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