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

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What are the differences between jerky and beef Liver raw?

  • Beef Liver raw is richer than jerky in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium.
  • Beef Liver raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 2430% more.
  • Jerky has 30 times more sodium than beef Liver raw. While jerky has 2081mg of sodium, beef Liver raw has only 69mg.

We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw 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.
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
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 +183.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +4197.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +179.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +271%
~equal in Iron ~4.9mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~387mg

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.
Jerky
Jerky
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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% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
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 EVitamin E +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1840.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +660.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4300.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5889.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +205.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 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 ProteinProtein +63.1%
Contains more FatsFats +605.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +182.8%
Contains more OtherOther +422.1%
Contains more WaterWater +203.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2260.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Beef Liver raw
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Beef Liver raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 59.3µg 2430%
Copper 0.227mg 9.755mg 1059%
Vitamin A 0µg 4968µg 552%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 2.755mg 201%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 7.173mg 140%
Sodium 2081mg 69mg 87%
Cholesterol 48mg 275mg 76%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 13.175mg 72%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 1.083mg 70%
Selenium 10.7µg 39.7µg 53%
Saturated fat 10.85g 1.233g 44%
Choline 109.1mg 333.3mg 41%
Folate 134µg 290µg 39%
Zinc 8.11mg 4mg 37%
Fats 25.6g 3.63g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.479g 27%
Protein 33.2g 20.36g 26%
Calories 410kcal 135kcal 14%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.31mg 9%
Potassium 597mg 313mg 8%
Magnesium 51mg 18mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Iron 5.42mg 4.9mg 7%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1.2µg 5%
Vitamin D 11IU 49IU 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.465g 4%
Phosphorus 407mg 387mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.189mg 3%
Calcium 20mg 5mg 2%
Carbs 11g 3.89g 2%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.38mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 3.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 3.89g N/A
Sugar 9g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.91mg 0%
Lysine 1.607mg 0%
Methionine 0.543mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.084mg 0%
Valine 1.26mg 0%
Histidine 0.629mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky 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
35%
Jerky
855%
Beef Liver raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
402%
Beef Liver raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2012mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.617g)
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 - $4)
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.