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Liver vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Liver and Avocado different?

  • Liver is higher than Avocado in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 778% more than Avocado.

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties types were used 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.
Liver
6
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Contains more Iron +3158.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +363.5%
Contains more Zinc +950%
Contains more Copper +233.7%
Contains more Manganese +111.3%
Contains more Selenium +16775%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Potassium +223.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Contains more Iron +3158.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +363.5%
Contains more Zinc +950%
Contains more Copper +233.7%
Contains more Manganese +111.3%
Contains more Selenium +16775%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Potassium +223.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%

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.
Liver
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +12226.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +136%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1589.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +385.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +243.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.8%
Contains more Folate +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
Contains more Vitamin A +12226.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +136%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1589.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +385.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +243.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.8%
Contains more Folate +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
1
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Contains more Protein +1201%
Contains more Fats +233.2%
Contains more Carbs +126.9%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Equal in Other - 1.58
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more Protein +1201%
Contains more Fats +233.2%
Contains more Carbs +126.9%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Equal in Other - 1.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -33.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1455.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1455.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liver Avocado
Lower in Sugar 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Avocado Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 1.83g Liver
Protein 26.02g 2g Liver
Fats 4.4g 14.66g Avocado
Carbs 3.76g 8.53g Avocado
Calories 165kcal 160kcal Liver
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g Liver
Fiber 0g 6.7g Avocado
Calcium 10mg 12mg Avocado
Iron 17.92mg 0.55mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 29mg Avocado
Phosphorus 241mg 52mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 485mg Avocado
Sodium 49mg 7mg Avocado
Zinc 6.72mg 0.64mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.19mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.142mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 0.4µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 146IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 7µg Liver
Vitamin E 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin C 23.6mg 10mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.067mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.13mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 1.738mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 1.389mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.257mg Liver
Folate 163µg 81µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin K 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.025mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.073mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.084mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 0.143mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 0.132mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.038mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.097mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.107mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.049mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 1.41g 2.126g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.816g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver Avocado
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
397%
Liver
35%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.716g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/nutrients
  2. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.