Liver vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Liver and Beef Liver?
- Liver is higher in Iron, and Selenium, yet Beef Liver is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
- Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2163% more.
- Liver has 3 times more Iron than Beef Liver. While Liver has 17.92mg of Iron, Beef Liver has only 6.54mg.
We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Beef, 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.
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Iron
+174%
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Sodium
-38%
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Zinc
+26.8%
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Selenium
+87%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+106.2%
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Potassium
+134.7%
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Copper
+2152.8%
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Manganese
+18.7%
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Iron
+174%
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Sodium
-38%
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Zinc
+26.8%
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Selenium
+87%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+106.2%
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Potassium
+134.7%
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Copper
+2152.8%
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Manganese
+18.7%
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.
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Vitamin C
+1142.1%
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Vitamin B1
+33%
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Vitamin A
+76.2%
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Vitamin B2
+56%
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Vitamin B3
+107.8%
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Vitamin B5
+48.9%
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Vitamin B6
+78.4%
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Folate
+55.2%
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Vitamin B12
+278%
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Vitamin C
+1142.1%
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Vitamin B1
+33%
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Vitamin A
+76.2%
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Vitamin B2
+56%
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Vitamin B3
+107.8%
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Vitamin B5
+48.9%
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Vitamin B6
+78.4%
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Folate
+55.2%
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Vitamin B12
+278%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+11.8%
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Fats
+19.5%
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Carbs
+36.4%
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Other
+14.7%
Equal in Water - 58.81
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
3.76 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
29.08 g
Fats:
5.26 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
58.81 g
Other:
1.72 g
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Protein
+11.8%
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Fats
+19.5%
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Carbs
+36.4%
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+14.7%
Equal in Water - 58.81
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-52.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+78.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.109
Saturated Fat:
1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.05 g
Saturated Fat:
2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.109 g
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Saturated Fat
-52.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+78.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.109
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.76g | 5.13g |
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| Protein | 26.02g | 29.08g |
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| Fats | 4.4g | 5.26g |
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| Carbs | 3.76g | 5.13g |
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| Calories | 165kcal | 191kcal |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 6mg |
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| Iron | 17.92mg | 6.54mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 241mg | 497mg |
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| Potassium | 150mg | 352mg |
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| Sodium | 49mg | 79mg |
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| Zinc | 6.72mg | 5.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.634mg | 14.283mg |
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| Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.356mg |
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| Selenium | 67.5µg | 36.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 17997IU | 31714IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 5405µg | 9442µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 49IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 1.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 0.194mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 3.425mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 17.525mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 7.11mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 1.017mg |
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| Folate | 163µg | 253µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 70.58µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0.368mg |
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| Threonine | 1.107mg | 1.215mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 1.352mg |
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| Leucine | 2.319mg | 2.67mg |
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| Lysine | 2.007mg | 2.247mg |
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| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0.759mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 1.515mg |
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| Valine | 1.607mg | 1.761mg |
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| Histidine | 0.708mg | 0.879mg |
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| Cholesterol | 355mg | 396mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.365g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.41g | 2.947g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.63g | 1.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 1.109g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.659g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
1067%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
567%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Liver is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.537g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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.