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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 1982 times more vitamin A than grouse. While beef Liver contains 31714IU of vitamin A, grouse contains only 16IU.
  • 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% 3147% 10% 18% 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% 1.7% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +188740%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 2.9µg 2820%
Copper 14.283mg 0.058mg 1581%
Vitamin A 9442µg 5µg 1049%
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.28mg 242%
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 142%
Cholesterol 396mg 40mg 119%
Choline 426mg 77%
Iron 6.54mg 0.58mg 75%
Selenium 36.1µg 66%
Folate 253µg 63%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.51mg 44%
Phosphorus 497mg 229mg 38%
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 11.6mg 37%
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 1.275mg 20%
Manganese 0.356mg 0.016mg 15%
Saturated fat 2.947g 0.13g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.042mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 0.132g 7%
Fats 5.26g 0.88g 7%
Protein 29.08g 25.94g 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Calories 191kcal 112kcal 4%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 32mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.124g 0.042g 3%
Carbs 5.13g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.73mg 1%
Sodium 79mg 50mg 1%
Potassium 352mg 311mg 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 0g N/A
Calcium 6mg 5mg 0%
Trans fat 0.365g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0%
Threonine 1.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0%
Leucine 2.67mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.759mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0%
Valine 1.761mg 0%
Histidine 0.879mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g 0.071g N/A

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
1097%
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.