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Oysters vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Oysters and Beef Liver

  • Oysters is higher in Zinc, yet Beef Liver is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 2212% more than Oysters.
  • Oysters contains 15 times more Zinc than Beef Liver. While Oysters contains 78.6mg of Zinc, Beef Liver contains only 5.3mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Oysters is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat 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.
Oysters
Oysters
6
:
4
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
Contains more Calcium +1833.3%
Contains more Iron +40.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +1383%
Contains more Manganese +66%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.2%
Contains more Potassium +153.2%
Contains less Sodium -52.4%
Contains more Copper +150.3%
Equal in Selenium - 36.1
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Beef Liver
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Contains more Calcium +1833.3%
Contains more Iron +40.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +1383%
Contains more Manganese +66%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.2%
Contains more Potassium +153.2%
Contains less Sodium -52.4%
Contains more Copper +150.3%
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.
Oysters
Oysters
1
:
11
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +35938.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1802.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +847.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1567.2%
Contains more Folate +1707.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +65%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Beef Liver
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 E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +35938.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1802.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +847.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1567.2%
Contains more Folate +1707.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +65%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
2
:
3
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
Contains more Water +33%
Contains more Protein +154.6%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Equal in Carbs - 5.13
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Beef Liver
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 +33%
Contains more Protein +154.6%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Equal in Carbs - 5.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
1
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2
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.109
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Beef Liver
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.109

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Beef Liver Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 5.13g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 29.08g Beef Liver
Fats 3.42g 5.26g Beef Liver
Carbs 5.45g 5.13g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 191kcal Beef Liver
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g 0g Beef Liver
Calcium 116mg 6mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 6.54mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 21mg Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 497mg Beef Liver
Potassium 139mg 352mg Beef Liver
Sodium 166mg 79mg Beef Liver
Zinc 78.6mg 5.3mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 14.283mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.591mg 0.356mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 36.1µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 31714IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 9442µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.51mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 49IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.194mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 3.425mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 17.525mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 1.017mg Beef Liver
Folate 14µg 253µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 70.58µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 2µg 3.3µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 0.046mg 1.215mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.352mg Beef Liver
Leucine 0.716mg 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 0.762mg 2.247mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.257mg 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 0.523mg 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.22mg 0.879mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 79mg 396mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g 0.365g Oysters
Saturated Fat 0.948g 2.947g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 1.124g Beef Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 1.109g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.017g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
197%
Oysters
1067%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 317mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.999g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
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 - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver 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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.