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Liver vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Liver and Arrowroot different?

  • Liver is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Zinc, while Arrowroot is higher in Folate.
  • Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 778% more than Arrowroot.

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Arrowroot, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +707.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.9%
Contains more Zinc +966.7%
Contains more Copper +424%
Contains more Manganese +72.4%
Contains more Selenium +9542.9%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +202.7%
Contains less Sodium -46.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +707.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.9%
Contains more Zinc +966.7%
Contains more Copper +424%
Contains more Manganese +72.4%
Contains more Selenium +9542.9%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +202.7%
Contains less Sodium -46.9%

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.
Liver
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Contains more Vitamin A +94621.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3622%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +398.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1534.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +107.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +94621.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3622%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +398.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1534.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +107.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +513.7%
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +256.1%
Contains more Water +25.5%
Equal in Other - 1.42
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Protein +513.7%
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +256.1%
Contains more Water +25.5%
Equal in Other - 1.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1041.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1041.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 26.02g 4.24g Liver
Fats 4.4g 0.2g Liver
Carbs 3.76g 13.39g Arrowroot
Calories 165kcal 65kcal Liver
Fiber 0g 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 10mg 6mg Liver
Iron 17.92mg 2.22mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 241mg 98mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 49mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 6.72mg 0.63mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.121mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.174mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 0.7µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 19IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 1µg Liver
Vitamin C 23.6mg 1.9mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.143mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.059mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 1.693mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.292mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.266mg Liver
Folate 163µg 338µg Arrowroot
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 1.41g 0.039g Arrowroot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 0.004g Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.092g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver Arrowroot
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
397%
Liver
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.371g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.