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Apple vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between apples and liver

  • Apples contain less vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, copper, zinc, and vitamin B3 than liver.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liver is 778% higher.
  • Apples have a higher glycemic index than liver.

Food types used in this article are Apples, raw, with skin and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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.
Apple
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Liver
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.2%
Contains more IronIron +14833.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2248.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +16700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2090.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +757.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Apple
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Liver
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 79% 1802% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +413%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +180066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +8346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +7726.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1290.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +5333.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
2
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Liver
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +267.3%
Contains more WaterWater +33%
Contains more ProteinProtein +9907.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2488.2%
Contains more OtherOther +650%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
1
33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Liver
2
46% 20% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1958.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 18.67µg 778%
Vitamin A 3µg 5405µg 600%
Iron 0.12mg 17.92mg 223%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 2.196mg 167%
Selenium 0µg 67.5µg 123%
Cholesterol 0mg 355mg 118%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 4.774mg 94%
Copper 0.027mg 0.634mg 67%
Zinc 0.04mg 6.72mg 61%
Protein 0.26g 26.02g 52%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 8.435mg 52%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.57mg 41%
Folate 3µg 163µg 40%
Phosphorus 11mg 241mg 33%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 23.6mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.258mg 20%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.3mg 12%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Fats 0.17g 4.4g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 1.05g 7%
Saturated fat 0.028g 1.41g 6%
Calories 52kcal 165kcal 6%
Carbs 13.81g 3.76g 3%
Magnesium 5mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0.63g 2%
Sodium 1mg 49mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Potassium 107mg 150mg 1%
Choline 3.4mg 1%
Net carbs 11.41g 3.76g N/A
Calcium 6mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 10.39g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 1.274mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Liver
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Apple
422%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.382g)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients
  2. 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.