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Lamb leg vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lamb leg and Liver

  • Liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B6 than Lamb leg.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 674% more.
  • Lamb leg contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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.
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Liver
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +66%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +979.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +102.4%
Contains more Copper +461.1%
Contains more Manganese +1400%
Contains more Selenium +226.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 17% 73% 22% 8% 91% 38% 3% 113%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +66%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +979.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +102.4%
Contains more Copper +461.1%
Contains more Manganese +1400%
Contains more Selenium +226.1%

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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Liver
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +854.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +591.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Folate +757.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +646.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 33% 54% 118% 42% 35% 15% 313% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +854.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +591.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Folate +757.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +646.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Liver
Contains more Fats +288%
Contains more Protein +45.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +114.3%
Equal in Water - 64.32
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
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 Fats +288%
Contains more Protein +45.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +114.3%
Equal in Water - 64.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Liver
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1011.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.35 g
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1011.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.76g Liver
Protein 17.91g 26.02g Liver
Fats 17.07g 4.4g Lamb leg
Carbs 0g 3.76g Liver
Calories 230kcal 165kcal Lamb leg
Calcium 9mg 10mg Liver
Iron 1.66mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 23mg 14mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 170mg 241mg Liver
Potassium 249mg 150mg Lamb leg
Sodium 56mg 49mg Liver
Zinc 3.32mg 6.72mg Liver
Copper 0.113mg 0.634mg Liver
Manganese 0.02mg 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 20.7µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 0IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.21mg Lamb leg
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.57mg Liver
Folate 19µg 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 18.67µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 0.767mg 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 0.864mg 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 1.393mg 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 1.582mg 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.46mg 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 1.274mg Liver
Valine 0.967mg 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.567mg 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 69mg 355mg Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 7.43g 1.41g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 0.63g Lamb leg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 1.05g Lamb leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb leg 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
51%
Lamb leg
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.02g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 286mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.