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

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Summary of differences between beef Liver raw and halibut raw

  • Beef Liver raw has more vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, folate, and iron; however, halibut raw is higher in vitamin D.
  • Beef Liver raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 2429% more than halibut raw.
  • Beef Liver raw has 360 times more vitamin A than halibut raw. While beef Liver raw has 16898IU of vitamin A, halibut raw has only 47IU.
  • Halibut raw has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw and Fish, halibut, Greenland, 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.
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 19% 0.9% 24% 25% 10% 11% 70% 10% 1.6% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.8%
Contains more IronIron +642.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +32416.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2483.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
~equal in Selenium ~36.5µg

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 0% 4.7% 15% 411% 15% 18% 28% 15% 97% 125% 0.25% 0.75% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +35385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +778.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2769.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5830%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3000%
Contains more FolateFolate +28900%
Contains more CholineCholine +439.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +2183.3%

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
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +281.3%
Contains more OtherOther +16%
~equal in Water ~70.27g

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
20% 69% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.367 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1649.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +194%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver raw Halibut raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 59.3µg 1µg 2429%
Copper 9.755mg 0.03mg 1081%
Vitamin A 4968µg 14µg 550%
Vitamin B2 2.755mg 0.08mg 206%
Vitamin B5 7.173mg 0.25mg 138%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 27.4µg 131%
Vitamin D 49IU 1097IU 131%
Cholesterol 275mg 46mg 76%
Vitamin B3 13.175mg 1.5mg 73%
Folate 290µg 1µg 72%
Iron 4.9mg 0.66mg 53%
Vitamin B6 1.083mg 0.42mg 51%
Choline 333.3mg 61.8mg 49%
Zinc 4mg 0.4mg 33%
Phosphorus 387mg 164mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0.479g 8.378g 20%
Fats 3.63g 13.84g 16%
Manganese 0.31mg 0.012mg 13%
Protein 20.36g 14.37g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.06mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.465g 1.367g 6%
Selenium 39.7µg 36.5µg 6%
Saturated fat 1.233g 2.419g 5%
Vitamin K 3.1µg 0.1µg 3%
Calories 135kcal 186kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.73mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Potassium 313mg 268mg 1%
Carbs 3.89g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 3.89g 0g N/A
Calcium 5mg 3mg 0%
Sodium 69mg 80mg 0%
Trans fat 0.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.63mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.662mg 0%
Leucine 1.91mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 1.607mg 1.32mg 0%
Methionine 0.543mg 0.425mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.084mg 0.561mg 0%
Valine 1.26mg 0.74mg 0%
Histidine 0.629mg 0.423mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.526g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.393g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.089g 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 Halibut raw
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
59%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
402%
Beef Liver raw
37%
Halibut raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 229mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.186g)
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 - $5)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.