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Salmon raw vs. Beef Liver raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between salmon raw and beef Liver raw

  • Salmon raw contains less vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, folate, iron, vitamin B3, and zinc than beef Liver raw.
  • Beef Liver raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 2338% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in salmon raw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.5% 28% 184% 3252% 109% 166% 9% 40% 217%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.2%
Contains more IronIron +512.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3802%
Contains more ZincZinc +525%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1837.5%
~equal in Selenium ~39.7µg

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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
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 4.3% 1656% 7.6% 18% 47% 636% 247% 430% 250% 7413% 7.8% 218% 182%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +331.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1764.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1060%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 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 FatsFats +74.7%
Contains more OtherOther +306.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~20.36g
~equal in Water ~70.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.465 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +339%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +446%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Beef Liver raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 59.3µg 2338%
Copper 0.25mg 9.755mg 1056%
Vitamin A 12µg 4968µg 551%
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 2.755mg 183%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 7.173mg 110%
Cholesterol 55mg 275mg 73%
Folate 25µg 290µg 66%
Choline 333.3mg 61%
Iron 0.8mg 4.9mg 51%
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 13.175mg 33%
Zinc 0.64mg 4mg 31%
Phosphorus 200mg 387mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 1.083mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 0.465g 14%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.31mg 13%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Selenium 36.5µg 39.7µg 6%
Potassium 490mg 313mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.103g 0.479g 4%
Fats 6.34g 3.63g 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.189mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.1µg 3%
Calcium 12mg 5mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.89g 1%
Saturated fat 0.981g 1.233g 1%
Protein 19.84g 20.36g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg 1%
Sodium 44mg 69mg 1%
Calories 142kcal 135kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 3.89g N/A
Trans fat 0.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 1.91mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 1.607mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0.543mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 1.084mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 1.26mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0.629mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.299g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw Beef Liver raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
77%
Salmon raw
855%
Beef Liver raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
402%
Beef Liver raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.252g)
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 - $13)
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

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.