Liver vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Liver and Lamb leg
- Liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B6 than Lamb leg.
- Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 674% more.
- Lamb leg contains less Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.
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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
+11.1%
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Iron
+979.5%
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Phosphorus
+41.8%
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Sodium
-12.5%
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Zinc
+102.4%
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Copper
+461.1%
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Manganese
+1400%
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Selenium
+226.1%
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Magnesium
+64.3%
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Potassium
+66%
Equal in Calcium - 9
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Calcium
+11.1%
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Iron
+979.5%
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Phosphorus
+41.8%
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Sodium
-12.5%
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Zinc
+102.4%
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Copper
+461.1%
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Manganese
+1400%
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Selenium
+226.1%
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Magnesium
+64.3%
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Potassium
+66%
Equal in Calcium - 9
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 A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+98.5%
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Vitamin B2
+854.8%
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Vitamin B3
+34.7%
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Vitamin B5
+591.9%
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Vitamin B6
+280%
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Folate
+757.9%
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Vitamin B12
+646.8%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+98.5%
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Vitamin B2
+854.8%
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Vitamin B3
+34.7%
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Vitamin B5
+591.9%
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Vitamin B6
+280%
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Folate
+757.9%
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Vitamin B12
+646.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+45.3%
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Carbs
+∞%
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+114.3%
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Fats
+288%
Equal in Water - 64.32
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Protein
+45.3%
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+114.3%
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Fats
+288%
Equal in Water - 64.32
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-81%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1011.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+28.6%
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Saturated Fat
-81%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1011.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+28.6%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.76g | 0g |
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| Protein | 26.02g | 17.91g |
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| Fats | 4.4g | 17.07g |
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| Carbs | 3.76g | 0g |
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| Calories | 165kcal | 230kcal |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 17.92mg | 1.66mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 241mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 150mg | 249mg |
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| Sodium | 49mg | 56mg |
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| Zinc | 6.72mg | 3.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.634mg | 0.113mg |
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| Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 67.5µg | 20.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 17997IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 5405µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 6.26mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 0.15mg |
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| Folate | 163µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 2.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0.209mg |
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| Threonine | 1.107mg | 0.767mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0.864mg |
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| Leucine | 2.319mg | 1.393mg |
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| Lysine | 2.007mg | 1.582mg |
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| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0.46mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 0.729mg |
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| Valine | 1.607mg | 0.967mg |
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| Histidine | 0.708mg | 0.567mg |
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| Cholesterol | 355mg | 69mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.41g | 7.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.63g | 7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 1.35g |
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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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.02g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 286mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)