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Beef Liver raw vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef Liver raw and Pork Meat?

  • Beef Liver raw is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Folate, Iron, and Choline, yet Pork Meat is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Beef Liver raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2447% higher.
  • Pork Meat contains less Cholesterol.

We used Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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.
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw
6
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4
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Iron +326.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains more Zinc +65.3%
Contains more Copper +8688.3%
Contains more Manganese +2284.6%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Potassium +34.5%
Contains less Sodium -17.4%
Equal in Selenium - 38.2
Beef Liver raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 184% 13% 166% 28% 9% 110% 3252% 41% 217%
Pork Meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Contains more Iron +326.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains more Zinc +65.3%
Contains more Copper +8688.3%
Contains more Manganese +2284.6%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Potassium +34.5%
Contains less Sodium -17.4%
Equal in Selenium - 38.2

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.
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw
11
:
1
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +611.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +608.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10303.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +402.6%
Beef Liver raw
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%
Pork Meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +611.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +608.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10303.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +402.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw
4
:
1
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +50.6%
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Equal in Fats - 3.51
Equal in Water - 69.45
Beef Liver raw
20% 4% 4% 71%
Protein: 20.36 g
Fats: 3.63 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 70.81 g
Other: 1.31 g
Pork Meat
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +50.6%
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Equal in Fats - 3.51
Equal in Water - 69.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw
0
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3
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.198
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.506
Beef Liver raw
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.465 g
Pork Meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.198
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.506

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 Pork Meat
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
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver raw Pork Meat Opinion
Net carbs 3.89g 0g Beef Liver raw
Protein 20.36g 26.17g Pork Meat
Fats 3.63g 3.51g Beef Liver raw
Carbs 3.89g 0g Beef Liver raw
Calories 135kcal 143kcal Pork Meat
Calcium 5mg 6mg Pork Meat
Iron 4.9mg 1.15mg Beef Liver raw
Magnesium 18mg 29mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 387mg 267mg Beef Liver raw
Potassium 313mg 421mg Pork Meat
Sodium 69mg 57mg Pork Meat
Zinc 4mg 2.42mg Beef Liver raw
Copper 9.755mg 0.111mg Beef Liver raw
Manganese 0.31mg 0.013mg Beef Liver raw
Selenium 39.7µg 38.2µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin A 16898IU 0IU Beef Liver raw
Vitamin A RAE 4968µg 0µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.08mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin D 49IU 10IU Beef Liver raw
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.2µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.95mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 2.755mg 0.387mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B3 13.175mg 7.432mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B5 7.173mg 1.012mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B6 1.083mg 0.739mg Beef Liver raw
Folate 290µg 0µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B12 59.3µg 0.57µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin K 3.1µg 0µg Beef Liver raw
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.275mg Pork Meat
Threonine 0.869mg 1.175mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 0.967mg 1.288mg Pork Meat
Leucine 1.91mg 2.229mg Pork Meat
Lysine 1.607mg 2.427mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.543mg 0.721mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 1.084mg 1.1mg Pork Meat
Valine 1.26mg 1.367mg Pork Meat
Histidine 0.629mg 1.13mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 275mg 73mg Pork Meat
Trans Fat 0.17g 0.033g Pork Meat
Saturated Fat 1.233g 1.198g Pork Meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.479g 1.334g Pork Meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.465g 0.506g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.299g 0.411g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Beef Liver raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g 0.013g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver raw Pork Meat
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
65%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
402%
Beef Liver raw
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
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 - $0.5)
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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.