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Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised and liver different?

  • Pork, fresh, variety meats, and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised is richer in selenium, while liver is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, folate, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 453% more than pork, fresh, variety meats, and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised.
  • Pork, fresh, variety meats,, and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised contains 5 times more selenium than liver. Pork, fresh, variety meats,, and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised contains 311.5µg of selenium, while liver contains 67.5µg.
  • Liver is lower in cholesterol.

Pork, fresh, variety meats,, and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised and Pork, fresh, variety meats,, and by-products, liver, cooked, braised types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 3.9% 13% 198% 228% 113% 103% 10% 19% 1699%
Liver
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +361.5%
Contains more IronIron +238.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +101.3%
~equal in Potassium ~150mg
~equal in Copper ~0.634mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~241mg

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 35% 26% 0% 0% 99% 366% 108% 172% 106% 974% 0% 31% 0%
Liver
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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 79% 1802% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +122.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6829.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +139.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +297.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 5% 69%
Protein: 25.4 g
Fats: 4.7 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
Liver
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26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
~equal in Protein ~26.02g
~equal in Fats ~4.4g
~equal in Water ~64.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 45% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Liver
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46% 20% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +146%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +176.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.41g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised Liver
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin A 78µg 5405µg 592%
Vitamin B12 7.79µg 18.67µg 453%
Selenium 311.5µg 67.5µg 444%
Iron 5.29mg 17.92mg 158%
Vitamin B2 1.586mg 2.196mg 47%
Cholesterol 480mg 355mg 42%
Vitamin B5 2.873mg 4.774mg 38%
Folate 41µg 163µg 31%
Zinc 4.15mg 6.72mg 23%
Vitamin B3 5.785mg 8.435mg 17%
Vitamin C 10.6mg 23.6mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.396mg 0.258mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.57mg 8%
Manganese 0.149mg 0.3mg 7%
Copper 0.683mg 0.634mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 1.05g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.55g 0.63g 2%
Protein 25.4g 26.02g 1%
Calories 151kcal 165kcal 1%
Sodium 80mg 49mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 14mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.76g 1%
Fats 4.7g 4.4g 0%
Net carbs 0g 3.76g N/A
Calcium 13mg 10mg 0%
Potassium 143mg 150mg 0%
Phosphorus 240mg 241mg 0%
Saturated fat 1.51g 1.41g 0%
Tryptophan 0.329mg 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 1.053mg 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.357mg 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 2.28mg 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 1.829mg 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.545mg 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.199mg 1.274mg 0%
Valine 1.463mg 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.61mg 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised Liver
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
148%
Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised
422%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
240%
Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised
Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised
Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Liver
Liver is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 125mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167860/nutrients
  2. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.