Cereal vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cereal and liver different?
- Cereal is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, liver is richer in vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B5, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for cereal is 503% higher.
- Cereal contains 16 times more sodium than liver. While cereal contains 795mg of sodium, liver contains only 49mg.
- Liver has a lower glycemic index (0) than cereal (69).
Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +163.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +362.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +213% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +971.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +63.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2337.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +251.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +950.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +564% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2012.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2209.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +329.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +307.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1601.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +208.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +196.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 778% | |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 5405µg | 510% |
| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.258mg | 503% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.57mg | 417% |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 17.92mg | 202% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 8.435mg | 132% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 2.196mg | 129% |
| Cholesterol | 355mg | 118% | |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 67.5µg | 111% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 4.774mg | 91% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.634mg | 55% |
| Folate | 163µg | 41% | |
| Protein | 6.06g | 26.02g | 40% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 49mg | 32% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 3.76g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 241mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.3mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 23.6mg | 17% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 165kcal | 11% |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 6.72mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 4.4g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 1.41g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 1.05g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 105mg | 150mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 0.63g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10.35g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 2.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 2.007mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0.645mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 1.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 746mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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