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Beef Liver vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beef Liver and frankfurter different?

  • Beef Liver is higher than frankfurter in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, choline, iron, vitamin B6, and folate.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12 2883% more than frankfurter.
  • Frankfurter is lower in cholesterol.

Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Frankfurter, beef, unheated types were used in this article.

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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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.4%
Contains more IronIron +445%
Contains more CopperCopper +25869.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +227%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1595.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%

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%
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% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +155%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +977.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7865.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +764.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +449.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5014.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +83.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2430%
Contains more CholineCholine +776.5%

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
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +160.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.7%
Contains more FatsFats +438%
Contains more OtherOther +88.4%
~equal in Water ~53.94g

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% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +971.9%

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 Frankfurter
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Frankfurter Opinion
Calories 191kcal 316kcal Frankfurter
Protein 29.08g 11.16g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 28.3g Frankfurter
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Net carbs 5.13g 3.36g Beef Liver
Carbs 5.13g 3.36g Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 55mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 49IU 36IU Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 9mg Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 12mg Frankfurter
Potassium 352mg 316mg Beef Liver
Iron 6.54mg 1.2mg Beef Liver
Sugar 0g 1.31g Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.055mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 2.03mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 152mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 992mg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.2mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.9µg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.021mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 10.3µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.018mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.043mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 2.028mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.185mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 1.38µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.8µg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 10µg Beef Liver
Trans Fat 0.365g Frankfurter
Choline 426mg 48.6mg Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 2.947g 10.979g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 12.048g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 0.765g Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.121mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.519mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.58mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 0.994mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 1.055mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.319mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.487mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 0.608mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.362mg 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 Frankfurter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
26%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 913mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.032g)
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 glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.