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Oysters vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Oysters and Liver

  • Oysters has more Zinc, and Copper, however, Liver is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Oysters covers your daily Zinc needs 653% more than Liver.
  • Liver has 9 times less Copper than Oysters. Oysters has 5.707mg of Copper, while Liver has 0.634mg.
  • Oysters contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat 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 Calcium +1060%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Zinc +1069.6%
Contains more Copper +800.2%
Contains more Manganese +97%
Contains more Iron +94.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains less Sodium -70.5%
Contains more Selenium +70.9%
Equal in Potassium - 150
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Calcium +1060%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Zinc +1069.6%
Contains more Copper +800.2%
Contains more Manganese +97%
Contains more Iron +94.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains less Sodium -70.5%
Contains more Selenium +70.9%
Equal in Potassium - 150

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 +20351.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +968%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +834.4%
Contains more Folate +1064.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 18.67
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
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 +20351.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +968%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +834.4%
Contains more Folate +1064.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 18.67

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Liver
Contains more Carbs +44.9%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Protein +127.8%
Contains more Fats +28.7%
Equal in Other - 1.5
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 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 Carbs +44.9%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Protein +127.8%
Contains more Fats +28.7%
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Liver
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.05
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.05

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Liver Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 3.76g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 26.02g Liver
Fats 3.42g 4.4g Liver
Carbs 5.45g 3.76g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 165kcal Liver
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Liver
Calcium 116mg 10mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 35mg 14mg Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 241mg Liver
Potassium 139mg 150mg Liver
Sodium 166mg 49mg Liver
Zinc 78.6mg 6.72mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.634mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.3mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 88IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.57mg Liver
Folate 14µg 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 18.67µg Liver
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 0.046mg 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 0.716mg 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 0.762mg 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.257mg 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 1.274mg Liver
Valine 0.523mg 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.22mg 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 79mg 355mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Liver
Saturated Fat 0.948g 1.41g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.03g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 0.63g Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 1.05g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters 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
197%
Oysters
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.462g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.