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Beef sirloin vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef sirloin and Liver?

  • Liver is richer than Beef sirloin in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 717% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Beef sirloin is lower.

We used Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised types in this article.

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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 sirloin
Beef sirloin
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6
Liver
Liver
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +173.3%
Contains more Iron +833.3%
Contains less Sodium -25.8%
Contains more Zinc +17.9%
Contains more Copper +645.9%
Contains more Manganese +2627.3%
Contains more Selenium +73.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 241
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Liver
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +173.3%
Contains more Iron +833.3%
Contains less Sodium -25.8%
Contains more Zinc +17.9%
Contains more Copper +645.9%
Contains more Manganese +2627.3%
Contains more Selenium +73.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 241

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 sirloin
Beef sirloin
4
:
7
Liver
Liver
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1247.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +686.5%
Contains more Folate +1530%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1170.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.435
Beef sirloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Liver
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1247.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +686.5%
Contains more Folate +1530%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1170.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.435

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
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3
Liver
Liver
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +154.2%
Equal in Water - 64.32
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Liver
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +154.2%
Equal in Water - 64.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
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2
Liver
Liver
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +467.6%
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Liver
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +467.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef sirloin Liver
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.76g Liver
Protein 30.8g 26.02g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 4.4g Beef sirloin
Carbs 0g 3.76g Liver
Calories 177kcal 165kcal Beef sirloin
Calcium 22mg 10mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 241mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 150mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 49mg Liver
Zinc 5.7mg 6.72mg Liver
Copper 0.085mg 0.634mg Liver
Manganese 0.011mg 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 38.9µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 0IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 8.435mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.57mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 18.67µg Liver
Vitamin K 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 1.23mg 1.107mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 1.32mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 2.319mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 2.007mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.645mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.528mg 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.983mg 0.708mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 81mg 355mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 1.41g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 0.63g Beef sirloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 1.05g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Liver
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
52%
Beef sirloin
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.505g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 274mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients
  2. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.