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Beef Liver vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beef Liver and beefsteak

  • The amount of vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, iron, folate, and choline in beef Liver is higher than in beefsteak.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 2883% more than beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more IronIron +301.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +19465.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3855.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Potassium ~340mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.85mg

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% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2346.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1249.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5014.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +106.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +3062.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +318.5%

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
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +719%
Contains more FatsFats +187.3%
~equal in Protein ~26.72g
~equal in Water ~57.96g

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
46% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +460.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Beefsteak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 1.38µg 2883%
Copper 14.283mg 0.073mg 1579%
Vitamin A 9442µg 0µg 1049%
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.14mg 253%
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.527mg 132%
Cholesterol 396mg 79mg 106%
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 6.978mg 66%
Folate 253µg 8µg 61%
Iron 6.54mg 1.63mg 61%
Choline 426mg 101.8mg 59%
Phosphorus 497mg 213mg 41%
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.585mg 33%
Fats 5.26g 15.11g 15%
Manganese 0.356mg 0.009mg 15%
Saturated fat 2.947g 5.951g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 1.124g 6.298g 13%
Selenium 36.1µg 28.8µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.078mg 10%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Protein 29.08g 26.72g 5%
Zinc 5.3mg 4.85mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 0.56g 4%
Calories 191kcal 250kcal 3%
Calcium 6mg 22mg 2%
Carbs 5.13g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Sodium 79mg 57mg 1%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 0g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 23mg 0%
Potassium 352mg 340mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.45mg 0%
Trans fat 0.365g N/A
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 1.215mg 1.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.352mg 1.201mg 0%
Leucine 2.67mg 2.099mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 2.23mg 0%
Methionine 0.759mg 0.687mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 1.042mg 0%
Valine 1.761mg 1.309mg 0%
Histidine 0.879mg 0.842mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g 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 Beefsteak
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
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 317mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.004g)
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 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.