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Beef Liver raw vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between beef Liver raw and chinook salmon

  • Chinook salmon has less vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, folate, iron, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Beef Liver raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 2351% more than chinook salmon.
  • Chinook salmon contains 184 times less copper than beef Liver raw. Beef Liver raw contains 9.755mg of copper, while chinook salmon contains 0.053mg.
  • Chinook salmon has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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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 13% 1.5% 28% 184% 3252% 109% 166% 9% 40% 217%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more IronIron +438.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +18305.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +614.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1531.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +577.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +460%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~371mg

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 4.3% 1656% 7.6% 18% 47% 636% 247% 430% 250% 7413% 7.8% 218% 182%
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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3234.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +329.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1689%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +729.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1966.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +728.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +215.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 4% 4% 71%
Protein: 20.36 g
Fats: 3.63 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 70.81 g
Other: 1.31 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-127.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.3%
Contains more FatsFats +268.6%
~equal in Water ~65.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.465 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1098.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +472.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver raw Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 59.3µg 2.87µg 2351%
Copper 9.755mg 0.053mg 1078%
Vitamin A 4968µg 149µg 535%
Vitamin B2 2.755mg 0.154mg 200%
Vitamin B5 7.173mg 0.865mg 126%
Folate 290µg 35µg 64%
Cholesterol 275mg 85mg 63%
Choline 333.3mg 61%
Iron 4.9mg 0.91mg 50%
Vitamin B6 1.083mg 0.462mg 48%
Zinc 4mg 0.56mg 31%
Magnesium 18mg 122mg 25%
Vitamin B3 13.175mg 10.045mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.465g 2.662g 15%
Fats 3.63g 13.38g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.479g 5.742g 13%
Manganese 0.31mg 0.019mg 13%
Selenium 39.7µg 46.8µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.044mg 12%
Protein 20.36g 25.72g 11%
Saturated fat 1.233g 3.214g 9%
Potassium 313mg 505mg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Calories 135kcal 231kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.1µg 3%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 4.1mg 3%
Phosphorus 387mg 371mg 2%
Calcium 5mg 28mg 2%
Carbs 3.89g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.89g 0g N/A
Sodium 69mg 60mg 0%
Trans fat 0.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 1.91mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 1.607mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.543mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.084mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 1.26mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.629mg 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.299g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver raw Chinook salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
855%
Beef Liver raw
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
402%
Beef Liver raw
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.981g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Beef Liver raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169451/nutrients
  2. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.