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Pork Meat vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork Meat and Beef Liver?

  • Pork Meat is higher in Vitamin B1, yet Beef Liver is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2917% more.
  • Pork Meat has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Beef Liver. While Pork Meat has 0.95mg of Vitamin B1, Beef Liver has only 0.194mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pork Meat is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Beef, 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 Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -27.8%
Contains more Iron +468.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.1%
Contains more Zinc +119%
Contains more Copper +12767.6%
Contains more Manganese +2638.5%
Equal in Calcium - 6
Equal in Selenium - 36.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -27.8%
Contains more Iron +468.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.1%
Contains more Zinc +119%
Contains more Copper +12767.6%
Contains more Manganese +2638.5%
Equal in Calcium - 6
Equal in Selenium - 36.1

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 B1 +389.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +785%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +602.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12282.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +389.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +785%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +602.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12282.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Fats +49.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +97.7%
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 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 Water +18.1%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Fats +49.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +97.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.2%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork Meat Beef Liver
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 Pork Meat Beef Liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Beef Liver
Protein 26.17g 29.08g Beef Liver
Fats 3.51g 5.26g Beef Liver
Carbs 0g 5.13g Beef Liver
Calories 143kcal 191kcal Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 6mg
Iron 1.15mg 6.54mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 29mg 21mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 267mg 497mg Beef Liver
Potassium 421mg 352mg Pork Meat
Sodium 57mg 79mg Pork Meat
Zinc 2.42mg 5.3mg Beef Liver
Copper 0.111mg 14.283mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.013mg 0.356mg Beef Liver
Selenium 38.2µg 36.1µg Pork Meat
Vitamin A 0IU 31714IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9442µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.51mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 10IU 49IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.194mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 3.425mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 17.525mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 1.017mg Beef Liver
Folate 0µg 253µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 70.58µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 0µg 3.3µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.175mg 1.215mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.288mg 1.352mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.229mg 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.427mg 2.247mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.721mg 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.367mg 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 1.13mg 0.879mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 73mg 396mg Pork Meat
Trans Fat 0.033g 0.365g Pork Meat
Saturated Fat 1.198g 2.947g Pork Meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.334g 1.124g Pork Meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 1.109g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0.011g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.017g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork Meat Beef Liver
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
65%
Pork Meat
1067%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.749g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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)

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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/nutrients
  2. 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.