Beef vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beef and liver different?
- Liver is higher than beef in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, selenium, copper, folate, and zinc.
- Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 602% more than beef.
- Beef is lower in cholesterol.
Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, variety meats, and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +134.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +489.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +553.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3233.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +165.7% |
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 Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +270150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +248.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +449% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +892.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +343.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2228.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +650% |
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Protein
~26.02g
~equal in
Water
~64.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +334% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +97.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 18.67µg | 603% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 5405µg | 600% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 17.92mg | 186% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 2.196mg | 138% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 355mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 4.774mg | 86% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 67.5µg | 77% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.634mg | 60% |
| Folate | 7µg | 163µg | 39% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 6.72mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 23.6mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 8.435mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.258mg | 15% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 14% | |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.3mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.57mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 150mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.595g | 1.41g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.734g | 0.63g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 1.05g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 259mg | 241mg | 3% |
| Fats | 6.54g | 4.4g | 3% |
| Protein | 27.55g | 26.02g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.76g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 169kcal | 165kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 49mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 2.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 2.007mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.645mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 1.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
76%
422%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
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 - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.185g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 270mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.