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Luncheon meat vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between luncheon meat and beef Liver

  • The amount of vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, iron, choline, and folate in beef Liver is higher than in luncheon meat.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 2902% more than luncheon meat.
  • Luncheon meat contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more IronIron +574.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +47510%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +862.2%
~equal in Selenium ~36.1µg

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% 0% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
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 6.3% 3147% 10% 18% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1508%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +235.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1059.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7571.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +142.8%
Contains more WaterWater +12%
Contains more OtherOther +64%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +393.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 51% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +405.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Beef Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 70.58µg 2903%
Copper 0.03mg 14.283mg 1584%
Vitamin A 0µg 9442µg 1049%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 3.425mg 247%
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 7.11mg 130%
Cholesterol 78mg 396mg 106%
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 17.525mg 77%
Iron 0.97mg 6.54mg 70%
Choline 63.9mg 426mg 66%
Folate 0µg 253µg 63%
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 1.017mg 57%
Phosphorus 170mg 497mg 47%
Sodium 820mg 79mg 32%
Zinc 2.15mg 5.3mg 29%
Protein 17.5g 29.08g 23%
Manganese 0.037mg 0.356mg 14%
Fats 12.77g 5.26g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.685g 1.124g 11%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.194mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Saturated fat 3.944g 2.947g 5%
Selenium 38.3µg 36.1µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 1.109g 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 3.3µg 3%
Potassium 300mg 352mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.51mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg 2%
Carbs 1.04g 5.13g 1%
Magnesium 18mg 21mg 1%
Calories 189kcal 191kcal 0%
Net carbs 1.04g 5.13g N/A
Calcium 5mg 6mg 0%
Trans fat 0.365g N/A
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0%
Threonine 1.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0%
Leucine 2.67mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.759mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0%
Valine 1.761mg 0%
Histidine 0.879mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
33%
Luncheon meat
1097%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 318mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 741mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.997g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.