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Beef Liver vs. Grouse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beef Liver and grouse different?

  • Beef Liver is higher in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, grouse is richer in vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef Liver is 2820% higher.
  • Beef Liver contains 1888 times more Vitamin A than grouse. While beef Liver contains 9442µg of Vitamin A, grouse contains only 5µg.
  • Grouse has less cholesterol.

Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw are the varieties 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.2%
Contains more IronIron +1027.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +24525.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +939.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2125%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.7%

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%
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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 0% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +198112.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +361.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2333.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.4%

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
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.1%
Contains more FatsFats +497.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +588%
Contains more WaterWater +24%

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
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2576.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +740.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Grouse Opinion
Calories 191kcal 112kcal Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 25.94g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 0.88g Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 40mg Grouse
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 32mg Grouse
Calcium 6mg 5mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 311mg Beef Liver
Iron 6.54mg 0.58mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.058mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 0.51mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 229mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 50mg Grouse
Vitamin A 31714IU 16IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A 9442µg 5µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.73mg Grouse
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.016mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.042mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.28mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 11.6mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 1.275mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 2.9µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg Beef Liver
Trans Fat 0.365g 0g Grouse
Choline 426mg Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 2.947g 0.13g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 0.042g Beef Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 0.132g Beef Liver
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 - EPA 0g 0.003g Grouse
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.009g Grouse
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g 0.008g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Grouse
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.001g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g 0.071g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Grouse
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
74%
Grouse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
21%
Grouse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 356mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.817g)
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 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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.