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Turkey breast vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Turkey breast and Beef Liver?

  • Beef Liver is richer than Turkey breast in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2923% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey breast is lower.

We used Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised types 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 +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -25.3%
Contains more Iron +445%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.2%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains more Zinc +237.6%
Contains more Copper +19201.4%
Contains more Manganese +1877.8%
Contains more Selenium +61.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -25.3%
Contains more Iron +445%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.2%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains more Zinc +237.6%
Contains more Copper +19201.4%
Contains more Manganese +1877.8%
Contains more Selenium +61.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +528466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2878.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1044.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.9%
Contains more Folate +3514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16704.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 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 A +528466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2878.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1044.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.9%
Contains more Folate +3514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16704.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +33.5%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +65.4%
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 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 +33.5%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +65.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.7%
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Beef Liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Beef Liver
Protein 21.89g 29.08g Beef Liver
Fats 7.02g 5.26g Turkey breast
Carbs 0g 5.13g Beef Liver
Calories 157kcal 191kcal Beef Liver
Calcium 13mg 6mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.2mg 6.54mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg 497mg Beef Liver
Potassium 275mg 352mg Beef Liver
Sodium 59mg 79mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.57mg 5.3mg Beef Liver
Copper 0.074mg 14.283mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.018mg 0.356mg Beef Liver
Selenium 22.4µg 36.1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 6IU 31714IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 9442µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.194mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 3.425mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 17.525mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 1.017mg Beef Liver
Folate 7µg 253µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 70.58µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 0.957mg 1.215mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.352mg Beef Liver
Leucine 1.704mg 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 1.996mg 2.247mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.616mg 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.141mg 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.66mg 0.879mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 65mg 396mg Turkey breast
Trans Fat 0.365g Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1.91g 2.947g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 1.124g Turkey breast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 1.109g Turkey breast
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
Turkey breast 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
29%
Turkey breast
1067%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.