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Bear meat vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bear meat and liver different?

  • Bear meat is richer in zinc, while liver is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B2, selenium, iron, copper, folate, and vitamin B3.
  • Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 675% more than bear meat.
  • Bear meat contains 2 times more zinc than liver. Bear meat contains 10.27mg of zinc, while liver contains 6.72mg.
  • Bear meat is lower in cholesterol.

Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered and Pork, fresh, 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.
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%
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +67%
Contains more CopperCopper +328.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +502.7%

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.
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%
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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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +655.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2616.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
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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 ProteinProtein +24.6%
Contains more FatsFats +204.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +20.1%
Contains more OtherOther +134.4%

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
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +798.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.2%

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 Liver
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bear meat Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.47µg 18.67µg 675%
Vitamin A 0µg 5405µg 601%
Vitamin B2 0.82mg 2.196mg 106%
Selenium 11.2µg 67.5µg 102%
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 95%
Iron 10.73mg 17.92mg 90%
Cholesterol 98mg 355mg 86%
Copper 0.148mg 0.634mg 54%
Folate 6µg 163µg 39%
Zinc 10.27mg 6.72mg 32%
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 8.435mg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg 26%
Choline 122.3mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.57mg 22%
Fats 13.39g 4.4g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.66g 0.63g 13%
Manganese 0.3mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.258mg 13%
Protein 32.42g 26.02g 13%
Saturated fat 3.54g 1.41g 10%
Phosphorus 170mg 241mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g 1.05g 9%
Calories 259kcal 165kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Potassium 263mg 150mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 14mg 2%
Sodium 71mg 49mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 10mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.76g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.76g N/A
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bear meat Liver
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
422%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
Bear meat
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.13g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 257mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bear meat
Bear meat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/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.