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Beef Liver vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef Liver and Broth?

  • Broth has less Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Iron than Beef Liver.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2928% higher.
  • Broth contains less Cholesterol.

We used Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.9%
Contains more IronIron +535%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +5788.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +199.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +137.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3016.7%

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% 1903% 10% 36% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0.12% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1585600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +696.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +612.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1085%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +917%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23426.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +690.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +271.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.46mg

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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2490.7%
Contains more FatsFats +163.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +251.1%
Contains more OtherOther +2759.3%

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +376.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +304%

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 Broth
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Broth Opinion
Calories 191kcal 267kcal Broth
Protein 29.08g 16.66g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 13.88g Broth
Vitamin C 1.9mg 1.1mg Beef Liver
Net carbs 5.13g 18.01g Broth
Carbs 5.13g 18.01g Broth
Cholesterol 396mg 13mg Broth
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 56mg Broth
Calcium 6mg 187mg Broth
Potassium 352mg 309mg Beef Liver
Iron 6.54mg 1.03mg Beef Liver
Sugar 0g 17.36g Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 0.09mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 166mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 23875mg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 2IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.46mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.15mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 28µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.1mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.43mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 2.46mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.6mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.1mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 0.3µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0µg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 32µg Beef Liver
Trans Fat 0.365g Broth
Choline 426mg 114.6mg Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 2.947g 3.43g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 5.36g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 4.48g Broth
Tryptophan 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Broth
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
1003%
Beef Liver
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 383mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 23796mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.483g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.