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Liver vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Liver and Luncheon meat

  • Luncheon meat has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 740% more than Luncheon meat.
  • Luncheon meat has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.

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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 Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +1747.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +212.6%
Contains more Copper +2013.3%
Contains more Manganese +710.8%
Contains more Selenium +76.2%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +100%
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 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +1747.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +212.6%
Contains more Copper +2013.3%
Contains more Manganese +710.8%
Contains more Selenium +76.2%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +100%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +931%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +678.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1929.3%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +931%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +678.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1929.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.7%
Contains more Carbs +261.5%
Contains more Fats +190.2%
Contains more Other +88%
Equal in Water - 65.87
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more Protein +48.7%
Contains more Carbs +261.5%
Contains more Fats +190.2%
Contains more Other +88%
Equal in Water - 65.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +802.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +802.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Luncheon meat Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 1.04g Liver
Protein 26.02g 17.5g Liver
Fats 4.4g 12.77g Luncheon meat
Carbs 3.76g 1.04g Liver
Calories 165kcal 189kcal Luncheon meat
Calcium 10mg 5mg Liver
Iron 17.92mg 0.97mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Luncheon meat
Phosphorus 241mg 170mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 300mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 49mg 820mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 2.15mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.03mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.037mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 38.3µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 0IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.16mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.128mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.213mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 5.225mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.613mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.272mg Liver
Folate 163µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0.92µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 78mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 1.41g 3.944g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 5.685g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.565g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liver Luncheon meat
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
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 771mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.534g)
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

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

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.