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Liver vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Liver and Flax

  • Liver is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Selenium, however, Flax is richer in Vitamin B1, Fiber, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 778% higher.
  • Flax has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Seeds, flaxseed.

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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
3
:
7
Flax
Contains more Iron +212.7%
Contains more Zinc +54.8%
Contains more Selenium +165.7%
Contains more Calcium +2450%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.4%
Contains more Potassium +442%
Contains less Sodium -38.8%
Contains more Copper +92.4%
Contains more Manganese +727.3%
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 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Iron +212.7%
Contains more Zinc +54.8%
Contains more Selenium +165.7%
Contains more Calcium +2450%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.4%
Contains more Potassium +442%
Contains less Sodium -38.8%
Contains more Copper +92.4%
Contains more Manganese +727.3%

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
8
:
4
Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1264%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +384.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.5%
Contains more Folate +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +537.2%
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% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1264%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +384.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.5%
Contains more Folate +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +537.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
2
:
3
Flax
Contains more Protein +42.3%
Contains more Water +824.1%
Contains more Fats +858.2%
Contains more Carbs +668.1%
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
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Protein +42.3%
Contains more Water +824.1%
Contains more Fats +858.2%
Contains more Carbs +668.1%
Contains more Other +147.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
1
:
2
Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1094.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2636.2%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1094.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2636.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Flax Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 1.58g Liver
Protein 26.02g 18.29g Liver
Fats 4.4g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 3.76g 28.88g Flax
Calories 165kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g Liver
Fiber 0g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 10mg 255mg Flax
Iron 17.92mg 5.73mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 241mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 150mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 49mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 6.72mg 4.34mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.3mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 67.5µg 25.4µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 0IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.161mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 3.08mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.985mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.473mg Liver
Folate 163µg 87µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.297mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.766mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.896mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 1.235mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 0.862mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.37mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.957mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 1.072mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.472mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg Flax
Saturated Fat 1.41g 3.663g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver Flax
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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.253g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.