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Beef Liver vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef Liver and Pilaf different?

  • Beef Liver is higher than Pilaf in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Choline, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 2940% more than Pilaf.
  • Beef Liver contains 2361 times more Vitamin A than Pilaf. Beef Liver contains 9442µg of Vitamin A, while Pilaf contains 4µg.
  • Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol.

Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.2%
Contains more IronIron +168%
Contains more CopperCopper +8504.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +424.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +222.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1283.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +147.8%

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.
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 14% 0.84% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +226428.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1175%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3836.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +894.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +154.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +352800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +560%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +2334.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +210.8%

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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10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +179.1%
Contains more FatsFats +283.9%
Contains more WaterWater +631.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1387.5%
Contains more OtherOther +124.4%

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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29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +201.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +194.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.6%

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 Pilaf
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pilaf Opinion
Calories 191kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Protein 29.08g 10.42g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 1.37g Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Net carbs 5.13g 75.11g Pilaf
Carbs 5.13g 76.31g Pilaf
Cholesterol 396mg 1mg Pilaf
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 32mg Pilaf
Calcium 6mg 83mg Pilaf
Potassium 352mg 188mg Beef Liver
Iron 6.54mg 2.44mg Beef Liver
Sugar 0g 1.53g Beef Liver
Fiber 0g 1.2g Pilaf
Copper 14.283mg 0.166mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 1.01mg Beef Liver
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Phosphorus 497mg 154mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 1303mg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 14IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A 9442µg 4µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.04mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 36.1µg 32.4µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.087mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 6.127mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.715mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.4mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 0.02µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0.5µg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 212µg Beef Liver
Trans Fat 0.365g 0g Pilaf
Choline 426mg 17.5mg Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 2.947g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 0.373g Beef Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 0.377g Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.086mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.221mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.279mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 0.523mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 0.189mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.145mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.32mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 0.374mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.15mg Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
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 Pilaf
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
47%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.64g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1224mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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