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Beef Liver vs. Bear meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beef Liver and bear meat

  • Beef Liver has more vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B6, and choline; however, bear meat is higher in iron.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 2838% more than bear meat.
  • Bear meat has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, variety meats, and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered.

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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 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 23% 402% 49% 280% 73% 9.3% 0% 61%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +9550.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222.3%
Contains more IronIron +64.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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 6.3% 3147% 10% 18% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
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% 0% 25% 189% 63% 0% 67% 309% 4.5% 4.5% 67%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +317.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2757.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +83.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +4116.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +248.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.49mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +168.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.5%
Contains more FatsFats +154.6%
~equal in Water ~53.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 g
31% 49% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.4 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +403.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.4%

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 Bear meat
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Bear meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 2.47µg 2838%
Copper 14.283mg 0.148mg 1571%
Vitamin A 9442µg 0µg 1049%
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.82mg 200%
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 142%
Cholesterol 396mg 98mg 99%
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 3.35mg 89%
Folate 253µg 6µg 62%
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.29mg 56%
Choline 426mg 122.3mg 55%
Iron 6.54mg 10.73mg 52%
Phosphorus 497mg 170mg 47%
Selenium 36.1µg 11.2µg 45%
Zinc 5.3mg 10.27mg 45%
Manganese 0.356mg 15%
Fats 5.26g 13.39g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.124g 5.66g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 2.4g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.1mg 8%
Protein 29.08g 32.42g 7%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Saturated fat 2.947g 3.54g 3%
Calories 191kcal 259kcal 3%
Potassium 352mg 263mg 3%
Carbs 5.13g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.8µg 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 0g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 23mg 0%
Calcium 6mg 5mg 0%
Sodium 79mg 71mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.49mg 0%
Trans fat 0.365g N/A
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0%
Threonine 1.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0%
Leucine 2.67mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.759mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0%
Valine 1.761mg 0%
Histidine 0.879mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.037g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.034g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Bear meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
1097%
Beef Liver
57%
Bear meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
92%
Bear meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.593g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 298mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients
  2. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/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.