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Mutton vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mutton and Beef Liver?

  • Beef Liver is richer than Mutton in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Folate, Choline, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2756% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Mutton is lower.

We used Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
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 +47.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.9%
Contains more IronIron +37.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +22937.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +978.8%
~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.
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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% 1903% 10% 36% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1041.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +692.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1489.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +323.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 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 ProteinProtein +15%
Contains more FatsFats +110.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6312.5%
Contains more OtherOther +22.9%
~equal in Water ~58.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 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 +296.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Beef Liver Opinion
Calories 234kcal 191kcal Mutton
Protein 33.43g 29.08g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 5.26g Mutton
Vitamin C 1.9mg Beef Liver
Net carbs 0.08g 5.13g Beef Liver
Carbs 0.08g 5.13g Beef Liver
Cholesterol 109mg 396mg Mutton
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver
Magnesium 31mg 21mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 6mg Mutton
Potassium 409mg 352mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 6.54mg Beef Liver
Copper 0.062mg 14.283mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.93mg 5.3mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 497mg Beef Liver
Sodium 135mg 79mg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A 9442µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.51mg Mutton
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.033mg 0.356mg Beef Liver
Selenium 38µg 36.1µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.194mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 3.425mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 17.525mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 1.017mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 70.58µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg Beef Liver
Folate 0µg 253µg Beef Liver
Trans Fat 0.365g Mutton
Choline 100.6mg 426mg Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 5.142g 2.947g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 1.124g Mutton
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 1.109g Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.403mg 1.215mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 1.352mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 2.67mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 2.247mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.759mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.678mg 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.975mg 0.879mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g 0.017g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.025g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mutton Beef Liver
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
75%
Mutton
1003%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.