Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Ground beef vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between Ground beef and Beef Liver

  • Ground beef contains less Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Choline, Folate, and Vitamin B6 than Beef Liver.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2837% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ground beef is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

Infographic

Ground beef vs Beef Liver infographic
Infographic link

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 Calcium +450%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Iron +188.1%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +199.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.1%
Contains more Copper +17979.7%
Contains more Manganese +3855.6%
Contains more Selenium +89%
Equal in Sodium - 79
Equal in Zinc - 5.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Iron +188.1%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +199.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.1%
Contains more Copper +17979.7%
Contains more Manganese +3855.6%
Contains more Selenium +89%
Equal in Sodium - 79
Equal in Zinc - 5.3

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.
:
Contains more Vitamin A +352277.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1902.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1288.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227%
Contains more Folate +3514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2734.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +352277.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1902.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1288.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227%
Contains more Folate +3514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2734.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +192.2%
Contains more Other +39%
Contains more Protein +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 58.81
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
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
Contains more Fats +192.2%
Contains more Other +39%
Contains more Protein +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 58.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +551.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.8%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +551.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground beef Beef Liver
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 Ground beef Beef Liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Beef Liver
Protein 23.87g 29.08g Beef Liver
Fats 15.37g 5.26g Ground beef
Carbs 0g 5.13g Beef Liver
Calories 241kcal 191kcal Ground beef
Calcium 33mg 6mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 6.54mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 17mg 21mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 166mg 497mg Beef Liver
Potassium 241mg 352mg Beef Liver
Sodium 73mg 79mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 5.3mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 14.283mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.009mg 0.356mg Beef Liver
Selenium 19.1µg 36.1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 9IU 31714IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 9442µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.51mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 2IU 49IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.194mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 3.425mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 17.525mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 1.017mg Beef Liver
Folate 7µg 253µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 70.58µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 2.9µg 3.3µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 0.923mg 1.215mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.055mg 1.352mg Beef Liver
Leucine 1.861mg 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 1.976mg 2.247mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.614mg 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.172mg 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.775mg 0.879mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 88mg 396mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g 0.365g Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 6.073g 2.947g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 1.124g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 1.109g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Beef Liver
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
46%
Ground beef
1067%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.126g)
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?
?
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients
  2. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.