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Beef Liver vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef Liver and Mutton?

  • Beef Liver is richer than Mutton in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Folate, Choline, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2756% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Mutton is lower.

We used Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Contains more IronIron +37.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +22937.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +978.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.9%
~equal in Selenium ~38µg

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%
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1041.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +692.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1489.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +56.9%

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
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6312.5%
Contains more OtherOther +22.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15%
Contains more FatsFats +110.8%
~equal in Water ~54g

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
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +296.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Mutton Opinion
Calories 191kcal 234kcal Mutton
Protein 29.08g 33.43g Mutton
Fats 5.26g 11.09g Mutton
Vitamin C 1.9mg Beef Liver
Net carbs 5.13g 0.08g Beef Liver
Carbs 5.13g 0.08g Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 109mg Mutton
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 31mg Mutton
Calcium 6mg 10mg Mutton
Potassium 352mg 409mg Mutton
Iron 6.54mg 4.76mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.062mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 5.93mg Mutton
Phosphorus 497mg 272mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 135mg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.8mg Mutton
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.033mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 38µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.06mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.3mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 6.52mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.897mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.377mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 4.44µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 0µg Beef Liver
Trans Fat 0.365g Mutton
Choline 426mg 100.6mg Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 2.947g 5.142g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 4.459g Mutton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 0.814g Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.257mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 1.403mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.352mg 1.588mg Mutton
Leucine 2.67mg 2.764mg Mutton
Lysine 2.247mg 2.999mg Mutton
Methionine 0.759mg 0.918mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 1.399mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 1.678mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.975mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.025g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g Beef Liver
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 Mutton
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
1003%
Beef Liver
75%
Mutton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
77%
Mutton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.