Beef Liver vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between beef Liver and salmon
- Beef Liver has more vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, choline, and vitamin B3; however, salmon is higher in vitamin D.
- Beef Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 2824% more than salmon.
- Beef Liver has 291 times more copper than salmon. While beef Liver has 14.283mg of copper, salmon has only 0.049mg.
- Salmon has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +1823.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29049% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1132.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2125% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13584.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2437% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +117.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +382% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2420.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +644.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +370.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +94.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +123.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +991.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.08 g
Fats:
5.26 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
58.81 g
Other:
1.72 g
Protein:
22.1 g
Fats:
12.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.75 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +134.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.947 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.109 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.397 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.553 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +272% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +310.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 70.58µg | 2.8µg | 2824% |
| Copper | 14.283mg | 0.049mg | 1582% |
| Vitamin A | 9442µg | 69µg | 1041% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.425mg | 0.135mg | 253% |
| Vitamin B5 | 7.11mg | 1.475mg | 113% |
| Cholesterol | 396mg | 63mg | 111% |
| Iron | 6.54mg | 0.34mg | 78% |
| Choline | 426mg | 90.5mg | 61% |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 526IU | 60% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 13.1µg | 60% |
| Vitamin B3 | 17.525mg | 8.045mg | 59% |
| Folate | 253µg | 34µg | 55% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 0.43mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 497mg | 252mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.017mg | 0.647mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.109g | 4.553g | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.356mg | 0.016mg | 15% |
| Protein | 29.08g | 22.1g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.194mg | 0.34mg | 12% |
| Fats | 5.26g | 12.35g | 11% |
| Selenium | 36.1µg | 41.4µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.124g | 4.181g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 1.14mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.947g | 2.397g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.13g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 3.7mg | 2% |
| Calories | 191kcal | 206kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 61mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 384mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.13g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.365g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.368mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.215mg | 0.969mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.352mg | 1.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.67mg | 1.796mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.247mg | 2.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.759mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.515mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.761mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.651mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.69g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 1.457g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.17g | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 333mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.