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Beef Liver vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beef Liver and meatball different?

  • Beef Liver is higher than meatball in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, choline, vitamin B6, and iron.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 2899% more than meatball.
  • Beef Liver contains 429 times more vitamin A than meatball. Beef Liver contains 9442µg of vitamin A, while meatball contains 22µg.
  • Meatball is lower in cholesterol.

Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 24% 26% 66% 41% 45% 102% 87% 37% 83%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.9%
Contains more IronIron +269.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +11512.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +219.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +135.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1233.3%

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% 7.3% 8.4% 1.5% 34% 53% 58% 55% 47% 125% 21% 27% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +42818.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1389.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +463.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +669.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +403.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6958%
Contains more FolateFolate +602.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +842.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +148.5%

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
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.9%
Contains more FatsFats +322.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.1%
~equal in Water ~53.67g
~equal in Other ~1.66g

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
38% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.346 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +717.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +201.7%

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 Meatball
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Meatball DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 1µg 2899%
Copper 14.283mg 0.123mg 1573%
Vitamin A 9442µg 22µg 1047%
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.23mg 246%
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.924mg 124%
Cholesterol 396mg 66mg 110%
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 3.108mg 90%
Choline 426mg 45.2mg 69%
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.202mg 63%
Iron 6.54mg 1.77mg 60%
Folate 253µg 36µg 54%
Selenium 36.1µg 15.3µg 38%
Phosphorus 497mg 239mg 37%
Zinc 5.3mg 1.66mg 33%
Protein 29.08g 14.4g 29%
Sodium 79mg 666mg 26%
Fats 5.26g 22.21g 26%
Saturated fat 2.947g 7.627g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 1.124g 9.188g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 3.346g 15%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Calcium 6mg 80mg 7%
Vitamin D 49IU 2IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg 6%
Calories 191kcal 286kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.136mg 5%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 8.2µg 4%
Manganese 0.356mg 0.282mg 3%
Potassium 352mg 296mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 31mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.42mg 1%
Starch 2.25g 1%
Carbs 5.13g 8.06g 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 5.76g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.365g 0.577g 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%
Fructose 0.21g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.07g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g 2.815g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Meatball
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 587mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.