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Beef Liver vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef Liver and Pistachio?

  • Beef Liver is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, yet Pistachio is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2941% more.

We used Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw 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 Iron +66.8%
Contains more Zinc +140.9%
Contains more Copper +998.7%
Contains more Selenium +415.7%
Contains more Calcium +1650%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Potassium +191.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +237.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 490
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Iron +66.8%
Contains more Zinc +140.9%
Contains more Copper +998.7%
Contains more Selenium +415.7%
Contains more Calcium +1650%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Potassium +191.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +237.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 490

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +6046.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2040.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1267.3%
Contains more Folate +396.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +460.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +348.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +6046.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2040.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1267.3%
Contains more Folate +396.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +460.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +348.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Contains more Water +1245.8%
Contains more Fats +761.6%
Contains more Carbs +429.6%
Contains more Other +73.3%
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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Contains more Water +1245.8%
Contains more Fats +761.6%
Contains more Carbs +429.6%
Contains more Other +73.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1969.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1196.7%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1969.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1196.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 16.57g Pistachio
Protein 29.08g 20.16g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 5.13g 27.17g Pistachio
Calories 191kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 0g 7.66g Beef Liver
Fiber 0g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 6mg 105mg Pistachio
Iron 6.54mg 3.92mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 497mg 490mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 79mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 5.3mg 2.2mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 1.3mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 36.1µg 7µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 516IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 26µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.16mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 1.3mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.52mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 253µg 51µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.251mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.684mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.917mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.604mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 1.138mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.36mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 1.092mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 1.249mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.512mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 0mg Pistachio
Trans Fat 0.365g 0g Pistachio
Saturated Fat 2.947g 5.907g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g 14.091g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Pistachio
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1067%
Beef Liver
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.