Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Meat
  4. Beef Liver
  5. Compare
  6. Beef Liver vs. Oysters

Beef Liver vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

A recap on differences between Beef Liver and Oysters

  • Beef Liver is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Folate, yet Oysters is higher in Zinc.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 2212% more than Oysters.
  • Beef Liver contains 363 times more Vitamin A RAE than Oysters. While Beef Liver contains 9442µg of Vitamin A RAE, Oysters contains only 26µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Oysters is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat.

Infographic

Beef Liver vs Oysters infographic
Infographic link

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.
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
4
:
6
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Phosphorus +156.2%
Contains more Potassium +153.2%
Contains less Sodium -52.4%
Contains more Copper +150.3%
Contains more Calcium +1833.3%
Contains more Iron +40.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +1383%
Contains more Manganese +66%
Equal in Selenium - 39.5
Beef Liver
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.2%
Contains more Potassium +153.2%
Contains less Sodium -52.4%
Contains more Copper +150.3%
Contains more Calcium +1833.3%
Contains more Iron +40.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +1383%
Contains more Manganese +66%
Equal in Selenium - 39.5

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.
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
11
:
1
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Vitamin A +35938.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1802.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +847.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1567.2%
Contains more Folate +1707.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +65%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Beef Liver
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +35938.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1802.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +847.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1567.2%
Contains more Folate +1707.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +65%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
3
:
2
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Protein +154.6%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Contains more Water +33%
Equal in Carbs - 5.45
Beef Liver
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
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +154.6%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Contains more Water +33%
Equal in Carbs - 5.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
2
:
1
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.056
Beef Liver
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.056

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 Oysters
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 29.08g 11.42g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 3.42g Beef Liver
Carbs 5.13g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 191kcal 102kcal Beef Liver
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 0g 1.23g Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 6.54mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 21mg 35mg Oysters
Phosphorus 497mg 194mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 139mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 166mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 14.283mg 5.707mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 36.1µg 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 31714IU 88IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 26µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 49IU 2IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.036mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.18mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 1.85mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.447mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.061mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 14µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 17.5µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 2µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.138mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.046mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.459mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 0.716mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 0.762mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.257mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.413mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 0.523mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.22mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 79mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.365g 0.068g Oysters
Saturated Fat 2.947g 0.948g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 0.506g Beef Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 1.056g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.007g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g 0.061g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.004g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

Beef Liver
Beef Liver vs Chicken gizzard raw
Chicken gizzard raw
Beef Liver
Beef Liver vs Foie gras
Foie gras
Beef Liver
Beef Liver vs Beef shank raw
Beef shank raw
Oysters
Oysters vs Swordfish
Swordfish
Oysters
Oysters vs Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Oysters
Oysters vs Sardine
Sardine

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
1067%
Beef Liver
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 317mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.999g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.