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Beef Liver raw vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beef Liver raw and Salmon raw

  • Salmon raw contains less Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Zinc than Beef Liver raw.
  • Beef Liver raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2338% higher.
  • Salmon raw contains 414 times less Vitamin A RAE than Beef Liver raw. Beef Liver raw contains 4968µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Salmon raw contains 12µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Salmon raw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw.

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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 Iron +512.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.5%
Contains more Zinc +525%
Contains more Copper +3802%
Contains more Manganese +1837.5%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Potassium +56.5%
Contains less Sodium -36.2%
Equal in Selenium - 36.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 184% 13% 166% 28% 9% 110% 3252% 41% 217%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
Contains more Iron +512.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.5%
Contains more Zinc +525%
Contains more Copper +3802%
Contains more Manganese +1837.5%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Potassium +56.5%
Contains less Sodium -36.2%
Equal in Selenium - 36.5

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 +42145%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +331.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.4%
Contains more Folate +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1764.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1014% 8% 36% 5% 48% 636% 248% 431% 250% 218% 7413% 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +42145%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +331.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.4%
Contains more Folate +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1764.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +74.7%
Contains more Other +306.1%
Equal in Protein - 19.84
Equal in Water - 68.5
20% 4% 4% 71%
Protein: 20.36 g
Fats: 3.63 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 70.81 g
Other: 1.31 g
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +74.7%
Contains more Other +306.1%
Equal in Protein - 19.84
Equal in Water - 68.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +339%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +446%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.465 g
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +339%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +446%

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 Salmon raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver raw Salmon raw Opinion
Net carbs 3.89g 0g Beef Liver raw
Protein 20.36g 19.84g Beef Liver raw
Fats 3.63g 6.34g Salmon raw
Carbs 3.89g 0g Beef Liver raw
Calories 135kcal 142kcal Salmon raw
Calcium 5mg 12mg Salmon raw
Iron 4.9mg 0.8mg Beef Liver raw
Magnesium 18mg 29mg Salmon raw
Phosphorus 387mg 200mg Beef Liver raw
Potassium 313mg 490mg Salmon raw
Sodium 69mg 44mg Salmon raw
Zinc 4mg 0.64mg Beef Liver raw
Copper 9.755mg 0.25mg Beef Liver raw
Manganese 0.31mg 0.016mg Beef Liver raw
Selenium 39.7µg 36.5µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin A 16898IU 40IU Beef Liver raw
Vitamin A RAE 4968µg 12µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin E 0.38mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver raw
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.226mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 2.755mg 0.38mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B3 13.175mg 7.86mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B5 7.173mg 1.664mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B6 1.083mg 0.818mg Beef Liver raw
Folate 290µg 25µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B12 59.3µg 3.18µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin K 3.1µg Beef Liver raw
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.222mg Beef Liver raw
Threonine 0.869mg 0.87mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.914mg Beef Liver raw
Leucine 1.91mg 1.613mg Beef Liver raw
Lysine 1.607mg 1.822mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.543mg 0.587mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 1.084mg 0.775mg Beef Liver raw
Valine 1.26mg 1.022mg Beef Liver raw
Histidine 0.629mg 0.584mg Beef Liver raw
Cholesterol 275mg 55mg Salmon raw
Trans Fat 0.17g Salmon raw
Saturated Fat 1.233g 0.981g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.115g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.321g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.287g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.479g 2.103g Salmon raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.465g 2.539g Salmon raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Beef Liver raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.299g Beef Liver raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Beef Liver raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g Beef Liver raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver raw Salmon raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
859%
Beef Liver raw
83%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
402%
Beef Liver raw
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.252g)
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 - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.