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Liver vs. Garlic — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Liver and Garlic?

  • Liver is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, yet Garlic is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 778% higher.
  • Garlic contains less Cholesterol.

We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Garlic, raw types in this comparison.

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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
5
:
5
Garlic
Contains more Iron +954.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.5%
Contains more Zinc +479.3%
Contains more Copper +112%
Contains more Selenium +375.4%
Contains more Calcium +1710%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +167.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.3%
Contains more Manganese +457.3%
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 55% 64% 18% 66% 36% 3% 32% 100% 219% 78%
Contains more Iron +954.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.5%
Contains more Zinc +479.3%
Contains more Copper +112%
Contains more Selenium +375.4%
Contains more Calcium +1710%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +167.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.3%
Contains more Manganese +457.3%

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
7
:
5
Garlic
Contains more Vitamin A +199866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1896.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1105%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +701%
Contains more Folate +5333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
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 1% 2% 0% 105% 50% 26% 14% 36% 285% 3% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +199866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1896.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1105%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +701%
Contains more Folate +5333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
3
:
1
Garlic
Contains more Protein +309.1%
Contains more Fats +780%
Contains more Carbs +779.3%
Equal in Water - 58.58
Equal in Other - 1.5
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +309.1%
Contains more Fats +780%
Contains more Carbs +779.3%
Equal in Water - 58.58
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
2
:
1
Garlic
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5627.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +321.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
26% 3% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.249 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5627.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +321.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Garlic Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 30.96g Garlic
Protein 26.02g 6.36g Liver
Fats 4.4g 0.5g Liver
Carbs 3.76g 33.06g Garlic
Calories 165kcal 149kcal Liver
Sugar 1g Liver
Fiber 0g 2.1g Garlic
Calcium 10mg 181mg Garlic
Iron 17.92mg 1.7mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 25mg Garlic
Phosphorus 241mg 153mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 401mg Garlic
Sodium 49mg 17mg Garlic
Zinc 6.72mg 1.16mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.299mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 1.672mg Garlic
Selenium 67.5µg 14.2µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 9IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.08mg Garlic
Vitamin C 23.6mg 31.2mg Garlic
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.2mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.11mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 0.7mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.596mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 1.235mg Garlic
Folate 163µg 3µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin K 1.7µg Garlic
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.066mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.157mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.217mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 0.308mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 0.273mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.076mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.183mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.291mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.113mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg Garlic
Saturated Fat 1.41g 0.089g Garlic
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 0.011g Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.249g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver Garlic
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
43%
Garlic
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
67%
Garlic

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.321g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.