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Liver vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between liver and balsamic vinegar

  • The amount of vitamin A, iron, copper, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin C, and manganese in liver is higher than in balsamic vinegar.
  • Liver covers your daily vitamin A needs 360% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains less saturated fat.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50, while the glycemic index of liver is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Vinegar, balsamic.

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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.
Liver
8
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.9%
Contains more IronIron +2388.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2338.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +8300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1168.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +129%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.1%

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.
Liver
9
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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~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
Liver
2
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5210.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +352.9%
Contains more WaterWater +18.9%
Contains more OtherOther +302%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Balsamic vinegar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 778%
Vitamin A 5405µg 0µg 601%
Iron 17.92mg 0.72mg 215%
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 169%
Selenium 67.5µg 123%
Cholesterol 355mg 118%
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 95%
Copper 0.634mg 0.026mg 68%
Zinc 6.72mg 0.08mg 60%
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 53%
Protein 26.02g 0.49g 51%
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 44%
Folate 163µg 41%
Phosphorus 241mg 19mg 32%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 22%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 7%
Fats 4.4g 0g 7%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.131mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.41g 0g 6%
Calories 165kcal 88kcal 4%
Carbs 3.76g 17.03g 4%
Calcium 10mg 27mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 2%
Sodium 49mg 23mg 1%
Potassium 150mg 112mg 1%
Net carbs 3.76g 17.03g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liver Balsamic vinegar
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
422%
Liver
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.41g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.