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Pork vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork and Beef Liver different?

  • Beef Liver is higher than Pork in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, and Choline.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 2912% more than Pork.
  • Pork is lower in Cholesterol.

Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised types were used in this article.

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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 +216.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -21.5%
Contains more Selenium +25.5%
Contains more Iron +651.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +102%
Contains more Zinc +121.8%
Contains more Copper +19465.8%
Contains more Manganese +3855.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -21.5%
Contains more Selenium +25.5%
Contains more Iron +651.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +102%
Contains more Zinc +121.8%
Contains more Copper +19465.8%
Contains more Manganese +3855.6%

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.
Pork
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +352.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +452957.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +967%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +918.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.2%
Contains more Folate +4960%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9982.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +352.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +452957.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +967%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +918.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.2%
Contains more Folate +4960%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9982.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +164.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +93.3%
Equal in Protein - 29.08
Equal in Water - 58.81
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Fats +164.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +93.3%
Equal in Protein - 29.08
Equal in Water - 58.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.109
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.109

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Beef Liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Beef Liver
Protein 27.32g 29.08g Beef Liver
Fats 13.92g 5.26g Pork
Carbs 0g 5.13g Beef Liver
Calories 242kcal 191kcal Pork
Calcium 19mg 6mg Pork
Iron 0.87mg 6.54mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 28mg 21mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 497mg Beef Liver
Potassium 423mg 352mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 79mg Pork
Zinc 2.39mg 5.3mg Beef Liver
Copper 0.073mg 14.283mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.009mg 0.356mg Beef Liver
Selenium 45.3µg 36.1µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 31714IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 9442µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.51mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 53IU 49IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.2µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1.9mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.194mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 3.425mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 17.525mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 1.017mg Beef Liver
Folate 5µg 253µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 70.58µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 0µg 3.3µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.234mg 1.215mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 1.352mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.177mg 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.446mg 2.247mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.473mg 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 1.067mg 0.879mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 396mg Pork
Trans Fat 0.365g Pork
Saturated Fat 5.23g 2.947g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 1.124g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 1.109g Pork
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork Beef Liver
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
56%
Pork
1067%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.283g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/nutrients
  2. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.