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Beefsteak vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beefsteak and beef Liver

  • The amount of vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, iron, folate, and choline in beef Liver is higher than in beefsteak.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 2883% more than beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Beef, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.8%
Contains more IronIron +301.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +19465.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3855.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Potassium ~352mg
~equal in Zinc ~5.3mg

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 0% 0% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
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% 3147% 10% 18% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2346.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1249.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5014.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +106.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +3062.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +318.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +187.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +719%
~equal in Protein ~29.08g
~equal in Water ~58.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +460.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak Beef Liver
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Beef Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 70.58µg 2883%
Copper 0.073mg 14.283mg 1579%
Vitamin A 0µg 9442µg 1049%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 3.425mg 253%
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 7.11mg 132%
Cholesterol 79mg 396mg 106%
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 17.525mg 66%
Folate 8µg 253µg 61%
Iron 1.63mg 6.54mg 61%
Choline 101.8mg 426mg 59%
Phosphorus 213mg 497mg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 1.017mg 33%
Fats 15.11g 5.26g 15%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.356mg 15%
Saturated fat 5.951g 2.947g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 6.298g 1.124g 13%
Selenium 28.8µg 36.1µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.194mg 10%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Protein 26.72g 29.08g 5%
Zinc 4.85mg 5.3mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 1.109g 4%
Calories 250kcal 191kcal 3%
Calcium 22mg 6mg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.13g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg 2%
Sodium 57mg 79mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.13g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 21mg 0%
Potassium 340mg 352mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.51mg 0%
Trans fat 0.365g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.368mg 0%
Threonine 1.054mg 1.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.352mg 0%
Leucine 2.099mg 2.67mg 0%
Lysine 2.23mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.687mg 0.759mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 1.515mg 0%
Valine 1.309mg 1.761mg 0%
Histidine 0.842mg 0.879mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak Beef Liver
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
46%
Beefsteak
1097%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 317mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/nutrients
  2. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.