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Duck meat vs. Beef Liver raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Duck meat and Beef Liver raw

  • Duck meat has less Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Choline.
  • Beef Liver raw covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 2458% more than Duck meat.
  • Duck meat has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw.

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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 Calcium +120%
Contains less Sodium -14.5%
Contains more Iron +81.5%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +148.1%
Contains more Potassium +53.4%
Contains more Zinc +115.1%
Contains more Copper +4197.4%
Contains more Manganese +1531.6%
Contains more Selenium +98.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 184% 13% 166% 28% 9% 110% 3252% 41% 217%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains less Sodium -14.5%
Contains more Iron +81.5%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +148.1%
Contains more Potassium +53.4%
Contains more Zinc +115.1%
Contains more Copper +4197.4%
Contains more Manganese +1531.6%
Contains more Selenium +98.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +7946.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +924.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +553.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +501.7%
Contains more Folate +4733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19666.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.189
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1014% 8% 36% 5% 48% 636% 248% 431% 250% 218% 7413% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +7946.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +924.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +553.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +501.7%
Contains more Folate +4733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19666.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.189

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +681%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +36.6%
Contains more Other +59.8%
Equal in Protein - 20.36
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
20% 4% 4% 71%
Protein: 20.36 g
Fats: 3.63 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 70.81 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more Fats +681%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +36.6%
Contains more Other +59.8%
Equal in Protein - 20.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2593.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +684.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.465 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2593.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +684.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Beef Liver raw Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.89g Beef Liver raw
Protein 18.99g 20.36g Beef Liver raw
Fats 28.35g 3.63g Duck meat
Carbs 0g 3.89g Beef Liver raw
Calories 337kcal 135kcal Duck meat
Calcium 11mg 5mg Duck meat
Iron 2.7mg 4.9mg Beef Liver raw
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Beef Liver raw
Phosphorus 156mg 387mg Beef Liver raw
Potassium 204mg 313mg Beef Liver raw
Sodium 59mg 69mg Duck meat
Zinc 1.86mg 4mg Beef Liver raw
Copper 0.227mg 9.755mg Beef Liver raw
Manganese 0.019mg 0.31mg Beef Liver raw
Selenium 20µg 39.7µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin A 210IU 16898IU Beef Liver raw
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 4968µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.38mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 3IU 49IU Beef Liver raw
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.2µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.189mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 2.755mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 13.175mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 7.173mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 1.083mg Beef Liver raw
Folate 6µg 290µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 59.3µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin K 5.1µg 3.1µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.263mg Beef Liver raw
Threonine 0.773mg 0.869mg Beef Liver raw
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0.967mg Beef Liver raw
Leucine 1.465mg 1.91mg Beef Liver raw
Lysine 1.486mg 1.607mg Beef Liver raw
Methionine 0.475mg 0.543mg Beef Liver raw
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 1.084mg Beef Liver raw
Valine 0.938mg 1.26mg Beef Liver raw
Histidine 0.462mg 0.629mg Beef Liver raw
Cholesterol 84mg 275mg Duck meat
Trans Fat 0.17g Duck meat
Saturated Fat 9.67g 1.233g Beef Liver raw
Monounsaturated Fat 12.9g 0.479g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 0.465g Duck meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Beef Liver raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.299g Beef Liver raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Beef Liver raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g Beef Liver raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Duck meat Beef Liver raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
32%
Duck meat
859%
Beef Liver raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
402%
Beef Liver raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.437g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/nutrients
  2. Beef Liver raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169451/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.