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Bear meat vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between bear meat and beef Liver

  • Bear meat has more iron; however, beef Liver is higher in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B6, and choline.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 2838% more than bear meat.
  • Bear meat has 2 times more iron than beef Liver. While bear meat has 10.73mg of iron, beef Liver has only 6.54mg.
  • Bear meat has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered and Beef, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 23% 402% 49% 280% 73% 9.3% 0% 61%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
Contains more IronIron +64.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +9550.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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.
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 0% 0% 9.8% 0% 25% 189% 63% 0% 67% 309% 4.5% 4.5% 67%
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 6.3% 3147% 10% 18% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +317.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2757.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +83.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +4116.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +248.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.51mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 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 ProteinProtein +11.5%
Contains more FatsFats +154.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +168.8%
~equal in Water ~58.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 49% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.4 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +403.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bear meat Beef Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.47µg 70.58µg 2838%
Copper 0.148mg 14.283mg 1571%
Vitamin A 0µg 9442µg 1049%
Vitamin B2 0.82mg 3.425mg 200%
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 142%
Cholesterol 98mg 396mg 99%
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 17.525mg 89%
Folate 6µg 253µg 62%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 1.017mg 56%
Choline 122.3mg 426mg 55%
Iron 10.73mg 6.54mg 52%
Phosphorus 170mg 497mg 47%
Selenium 11.2µg 36.1µg 45%
Zinc 10.27mg 5.3mg 45%
Manganese 0.356mg 15%
Fats 13.39g 5.26g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.66g 1.124g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g 1.109g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.194mg 8%
Protein 32.42g 29.08g 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Saturated fat 3.54g 2.947g 3%
Calories 259kcal 191kcal 3%
Potassium 263mg 352mg 3%
Carbs 0g 5.13g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 3.3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.13g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 21mg 0%
Calcium 5mg 6mg 0%
Sodium 71mg 79mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.51mg 0%
Trans fat 0.365g N/A
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0%
Threonine 1.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0%
Leucine 2.67mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.759mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0%
Valine 1.761mg 0%
Histidine 0.879mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bear meat Beef 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
57%
Bear meat
1097%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
Bear meat
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.593g)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 298mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/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.