Beef Liver vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Beef Liver and Pork Meat?
- Beef Liver is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B3, yet Pork Meat is higher in Vitamin B1.
- Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2917% more.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Pork Meat is lower.
We used Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted types 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +468.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12767.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +119% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2638.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +537.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +785% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +135.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +602.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12282.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +379.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +389.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.08 g
Fats:
5.26 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
58.81 g
Other:
1.72 g
Protein:
26.17 g
Fats:
3.51 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.45 g
Other:
0.87 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +49.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~26.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.109 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.506 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +119.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -59.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +18.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 191kcal | 143kcal |
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| Protein | 29.08g | 26.17g |
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| Fats | 5.26g | 3.51g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.13g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 5.13g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 396mg | 73mg |
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| Vitamin D | 49IU | 10IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 6mg | |
| Potassium | 352mg | 421mg |
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| Iron | 6.54mg | 1.15mg |
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| Copper | 14.283mg | 0.111mg |
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| Zinc | 5.3mg | 2.42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 497mg | 267mg |
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| Sodium | 79mg | 57mg |
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| Vitamin A | 31714IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 9442µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.356mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 36.1µg | 38.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.194mg | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 3.425mg | 0.387mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 17.525mg | 7.432mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 7.11mg | 1.012mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.017mg | 0.739mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 70.58µg | 0.57µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 253µg | 0µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.365g | 0.033g |
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| Choline | 426mg | 88.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.947g | 1.198g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.124g | 1.334g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.109g | 0.506g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.368mg | 0.275mg |
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| Threonine | 1.215mg | 1.175mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.352mg | 1.288mg |
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| Leucine | 2.67mg | 2.229mg |
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| Lysine | 2.247mg | 2.427mg |
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| Methionine | 0.759mg | 0.721mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.515mg | 1.1mg |
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| Valine | 1.761mg | 1.367mg |
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| Histidine | 0.879mg | 1.13mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.659g | 0.411g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 323mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.749g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)