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

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What are the differences between beef Liver raw and jerky?

  • Beef Liver raw is richer than jerky in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium.
  • Beef Liver raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 2430% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in jerky is lower.

We used Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed types 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 13% 1.5% 28% 184% 3252% 109% 166% 9% 40% 217%
Jerky
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more CopperCopper +4197.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +179.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +271%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.7%
Contains more IronIron +10.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~407mg

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%
Jerky
Jerky
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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 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1840.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +660.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4300.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5889.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.9%

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
Jerky
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more WaterWater +203.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.1%
Contains more FatsFats +605.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +182.8%
Contains more OtherOther +422.1%

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
Jerky
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2260.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.4%

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 Jerky
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver raw Jerky DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 59.3µg 0.99µg 2430%
Copper 9.755mg 0.227mg 1059%
Vitamin A 4968µg 0µg 552%
Vitamin B2 2.755mg 0.142mg 201%
Vitamin B5 7.173mg 0.163mg 140%
Sodium 69mg 2081mg 87%
Cholesterol 275mg 48mg 76%
Vitamin B3 13.175mg 1.732mg 72%
Vitamin B6 1.083mg 0.179mg 70%
Selenium 39.7µg 10.7µg 53%
Saturated fat 1.233g 10.85g 44%
Choline 333.3mg 109.1mg 41%
Folate 290µg 134µg 39%
Zinc 4mg 8.11mg 37%
Fats 3.63g 25.6g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.479g 11.305g 27%
Protein 20.36g 33.2g 26%
Calories 135kcal 410kcal 14%
Manganese 0.31mg 0.111mg 9%
Potassium 313mg 597mg 8%
Magnesium 18mg 51mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Iron 4.9mg 5.42mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.3µg 5%
Vitamin D 49IU 11IU 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.465g 1.011g 4%
Phosphorus 387mg 407mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.154mg 3%
Calcium 5mg 20mg 2%
Carbs 3.89g 11g 2%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.49mg 1%
Vitamin K 3.1µg 2.3µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 3.89g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 0g 9g N/A
Trans fat 0.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.91mg 0%
Lysine 1.607mg 0%
Methionine 0.543mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.084mg 0%
Valine 1.26mg 0%
Histidine 0.629mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver raw Jerky
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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
402%
Beef Liver raw
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2012mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.617g)
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 - $4)
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.