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Liver vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Liver and Cheddar Cheese

  • Liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Copper, however, Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium.
  • Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 732% more than Cheddar Cheese.
  • Cheddar Cheese has 128 times less Iron than Liver. Liver has 17.92mg of Iron, while Cheddar Cheese has 0.14mg.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Cheese, cheddar.

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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.
Contains more Iron +12700%
Contains more Potassium +97.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +84.6%
Contains more Copper +2013.3%
Contains more Manganese +1011.1%
Contains more Selenium +136.8%
Contains more Calcium +7000%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.8%
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 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +12700%
Contains more Potassium +97.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +84.6%
Contains more Copper +2013.3%
Contains more Manganese +1011.1%
Contains more Selenium +136.8%
Contains more Calcium +7000%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.8%

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 +1349%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +789.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +413.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14196.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1064.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +763.6%
Contains more Folate +503.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1597.3%
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 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1349%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +789.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +413.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14196.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1064.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +763.6%
Contains more Folate +503.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1597.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Carbs +21.7%
Contains more Water +73.7%
Contains more Fats +657%
Contains more Other +147.3%
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Carbs +21.7%
Contains more Water +73.7%
Contains more Fats +657%
Contains more Other +147.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1367.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.3%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1367.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 3.09g Liver
Protein 26.02g 22.87g Liver
Fats 4.4g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.76g 3.09g Liver
Calories 165kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g Liver
Calcium 10mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 17.92mg 0.14mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 241mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 150mg 76mg Liver
Sodium 49mg 653mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 3.64mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.03mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.027mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 28.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 1242IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 330µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.029mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.428mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 0.059mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.41mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.066mg Liver
Folate 163µg 27µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 1.1µg Liver
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.107mg 1.044mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.206mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 1.939mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 1.025mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.547mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 1.074mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 1.404mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.547mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 99mg Cheddar Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Liver
Saturated Fat 1.41g 18.867g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0.001g Liver
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.017g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liver Cheddar Cheese
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
397%
Liver
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 604mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.457g)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 256mg)
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/nutrients
  2. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.