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Liver vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Liver and Turkey ham

  • Liver is higher than Turkey ham in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 745% higher.
  • Liver has 338 times more Vitamin A RAE than Turkey ham. While Liver has 5405µg of Vitamin A RAE, Turkey ham has only 16µg.
  • Turkey ham has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.

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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 +42.9%
Contains more Iron +1692%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Selenium +76.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more Potassium +68.7%
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 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +1692%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Selenium +76.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more Potassium +68.7%

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 +33856.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2233.8%
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 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +33856.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2233.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.6%
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +106.7%
Equal in Fats - 4
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Protein +59.6%
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +106.7%
Equal in Fats - 4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.2%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Turkey ham Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 3.1g Liver
Protein 26.02g 16.3g Liver
Fats 4.4g 4g Liver
Carbs 3.76g 3.1g Liver
Calories 165kcal 118kcal Liver
Sugar 1.2g Liver
Calcium 10mg 7mg Liver
Iron 17.92mg 1mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Turkey ham
Phosphorus 241mg 289mg Turkey ham
Potassium 150mg 253mg Turkey ham
Sodium 49mg 909mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 2.1mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 38.2µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 53IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 16µg Liver
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.23mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.27mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 4.12mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.06mg Liver
Folate 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0.8µg 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 64mg Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 1.41g 1.2g Turkey ham
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 1.337g Turkey ham
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.873g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liver Turkey ham
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
26%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 860mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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

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.