Beef tenderloin vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between beef tenderloin and liver
- The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, selenium, copper, and folate in liver is higher than in beef tenderloin.
- Liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 675% more than beef tenderloin.
- Liver has 7 times less saturated fat than beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin has 9.72g of saturated fat, while liver has 1.41g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +476.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +415.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2042.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +194.8% |
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.
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +186.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +744.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +181.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1809.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +128% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +658.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1937.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
3.76 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +459.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33% |
~equal in
Protein
~26.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1530.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.05g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 18.67µg | 675% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5405µg | 601% |
| Iron | 3.11mg | 17.92mg | 185% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 2.196mg | 149% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 4.774mg | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 355mg | 90% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 67.5µg | 81% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.634mg | 57% |
| Folate | 8µg | 163µg | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 9.72g | 1.41g | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 8.435mg | 34% |
| Fats | 24.6g | 4.4g | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 23.6mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.57mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 4.03mg | 6.72mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 0.63g | 24% |
| Choline | 91mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.258mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.3mg | 12% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 165kcal | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 241mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 150mg | 5% |
| Protein | 23.9g | 26.02g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.76g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Calcium | 9mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 49mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 1.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.889mg | 2.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.989mg | 2.007mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.645mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.163mg | 1.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | N/A |
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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
44%
422%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
161%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.31g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 270mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)