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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% 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% 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 Opinion
Calories 191kcal 189kcal Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 17.5g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 12.77g Luncheon meat
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Net carbs 5.13g 1.04g Beef Liver
Carbs 5.13g 1.04g Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 78mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 5mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 300mg Beef Liver
Iron 6.54mg 0.97mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.03mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 2.15mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 170mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 820mg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.16mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.037mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.128mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.213mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 5.225mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.613mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.272mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 0.92µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0µg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 0µg Beef Liver
Trans Fat 0.365g Luncheon meat
Choline 426mg 63.9mg Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 2.947g 3.944g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 5.685g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 1.565g Luncheon meat
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 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.055g Luncheon meat
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 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
1003%
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.