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Beef Liver vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef Liver and Flax?

  • Beef Liver is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, yet Flax is richer in Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2941% higher.
  • Flax contains less Cholesterol.

We used Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Seeds, flaxseed types in this comparison.

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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 +14.1%
Contains more Zinc +22.1%
Contains more Copper +1070.7%
Contains more Selenium +42.1%
Contains more Calcium +4150%
Contains more Magnesium +1766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains more Potassium +131%
Contains less Sodium -62%
Contains more Manganese +597.2%
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 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Iron +14.1%
Contains more Zinc +22.1%
Contains more Copper +1070.7%
Contains more Selenium +42.1%
Contains more Calcium +4150%
Contains more Magnesium +1766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains more Potassium +131%
Contains less Sodium -62%
Contains more Manganese +597.2%

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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Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2027.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +469%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +621.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Folate +190.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +747.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.3%
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 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2027.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +469%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +621.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Folate +190.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +747.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59%
Contains more Water +745%
Contains more Fats +701.5%
Contains more Carbs +463%
Contains more Other +115.7%
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
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Protein +59%
Contains more Water +745%
Contains more Fats +701.5%
Contains more Carbs +463%
Contains more Other +115.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +569.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2490.6%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +569.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2490.6%

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 Flax
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 Flax Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 1.58g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 18.29g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 5.13g 28.88g Flax
Calories 191kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 0g 1.55g Beef Liver
Fiber 0g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 6mg 255mg Flax
Iron 6.54mg 5.73mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 497mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 352mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 79mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 5.3mg 4.34mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 1.22mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 36.1µg 25.4µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.31mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0.6mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.161mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 3.08mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.985mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.473mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 87µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.297mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.766mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.896mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.235mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 0.862mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.37mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.957mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 1.072mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.472mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 0mg Flax
Trans Fat 0.365g Flax
Saturated Fat 2.947g 3.663g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.007g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver
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 Flax
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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.716g)
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
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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/nutrients

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

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