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Beef Liver vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef Liver and Sesame different?

  • Beef Liver is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, however, Sesame is richer in Iron, Calcium, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef Liver is 2941% higher.
  • Sesame has less Cholesterol.

Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried are the varieties 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.
Contains more Copper +249.9%
Contains more Calcium +16150%
Contains more Iron +122.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1571.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.6%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Contains more Zinc +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +591%
Equal in Selenium - 34.4
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 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Contains more Copper +249.9%
Contains more Calcium +16150%
Contains more Iron +122.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1571.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.6%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Contains more Zinc +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +591%
Equal in Selenium - 34.4

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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Sesame
Contains more Vitamin A +352277.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1286.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +288.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Folate +160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +307.7%
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +352277.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1286.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +288.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Folate +160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +307.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +64%
Contains more Water +1153.9%
Contains more Fats +844.3%
Contains more Carbs +357.1%
Contains more Other +159.3%
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
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more Protein +64%
Contains more Water +1153.9%
Contains more Fats +844.3%
Contains more Carbs +357.1%
Contains more Other +159.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1569%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1863.3%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1569%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1863.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Sesame Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 11.65g Sesame
Protein 29.08g 17.73g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 49.67g Sesame
Carbs 5.13g 23.45g Sesame
Calories 191kcal 573kcal Sesame
Sugar 0g 0.3g Beef Liver
Fiber 0g 11.8g Sesame
Calcium 6mg 975mg Sesame
Iron 6.54mg 14.55mg Sesame
Magnesium 21mg 351mg Sesame
Phosphorus 497mg 629mg Sesame
Potassium 352mg 468mg Sesame
Sodium 79mg 11mg Sesame
Zinc 5.3mg 7.75mg Sesame
Copper 14.283mg 4.082mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 36.1µg 34.4µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 9IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.25mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.247mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 4.515mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.05mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.79mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 97µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 1.215mg 0.736mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.763mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.358mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 0.569mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.586mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.94mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 0.99mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.522mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 0mg Sesame
Trans Fat 0.365g Sesame
Saturated Fat 2.947g 6.957g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 21.773g Sesame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 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 Sesame
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
50%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 396mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.01g)
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 - $4)
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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.