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Beef Liver vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beef Liver and luncheon meat

  • The amount of vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, iron, choline, and folate in beef Liver is higher than in luncheon meat.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 2902% more than luncheon meat.
  • Luncheon meat contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.

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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 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more IronIron +574.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +47510%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +862.2%
~equal in Selenium ~38.3µg

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%
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% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1508%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +235.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1059.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7571.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +566.7%

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
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +393.3%
Contains more FatsFats +142.8%
Contains more WaterWater +12%
Contains more OtherOther +64%

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
35% 51% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +405.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.1%

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 Luncheon meat
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 Luncheon meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 0.92µg 2903%
Copper 14.283mg 0.03mg 1584%
Vitamin A 9442µg 0µg 1049%
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.213mg 247%
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.613mg 130%
Cholesterol 396mg 78mg 106%
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 5.225mg 77%
Iron 6.54mg 0.97mg 70%
Choline 426mg 63.9mg 66%
Folate 253µg 0µg 63%
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.272mg 57%
Phosphorus 497mg 170mg 47%
Sodium 79mg 820mg 32%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.15mg 29%
Protein 29.08g 17.5g 23%
Manganese 0.356mg 0.037mg 14%
Fats 5.26g 12.77g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1.124g 5.685g 11%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.128mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Saturated fat 2.947g 3.944g 5%
Selenium 36.1µg 38.3µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 1.565g 3%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 352mg 300mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.16mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Carbs 5.13g 1.04g 1%
Magnesium 21mg 18mg 1%
Calories 191kcal 189kcal 0%
Net carbs 5.13g 1.04g N/A
Calcium 6mg 5mg 0%
Trans fat 0.365g 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 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.055g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Luncheon meat
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
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 318mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 741mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.997g)
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

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.