Salmon raw vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between salmon raw and liver?
- Liver is richer than salmon raw in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, selenium, zinc, copper, and folate.
- Liver's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 645% more.
- The amount of cholesterol in salmon raw is lower.
We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised types 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 | +107.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +226.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2140% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +950% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1775% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +84.9% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +44941.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +477.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +186.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +487.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +552% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
3.76 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +254.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~64.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +233.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +141.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.18µg | 18.67µg | 645% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 5405µg | 599% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 17.92mg | 214% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.38mg | 2.196mg | 140% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 355mg | 100% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.664mg | 4.774mg | 62% |
| Selenium | 36.5µg | 67.5µg | 56% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 6.72mg | 55% |
| Copper | 0.25mg | 0.634mg | 43% |
| Folate | 25µg | 163µg | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 23.6mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.818mg | 0.57mg | 19% |
| Protein | 19.84g | 26.02g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.3mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 150mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.539g | 1.05g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 241mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.103g | 0.63g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.86mg | 8.435mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.226mg | 0.258mg | 3% |
| Fats | 6.34g | 4.4g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.981g | 1.41g | 2% |
| Calories | 142kcal | 165kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.76g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 49mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.87mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.914mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.613mg | 2.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.822mg | 2.007mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.587mg | 0.645mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.775mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.022mg | 1.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.584mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.321g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.115g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.287g | 0.04g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
422%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
161%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 300mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.429g)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver is cheaper (difference - $12.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)