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Liver vs. Bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between liver and bean raw

  • Liver has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin B3, while bean raw has more folate and fiber.
  • Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 778% more than bean raw.
  • The amount of cholesterol in bean raw is lower.
  • Liver has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of liver is 0, while the glycemic index of bean raw is 33.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw.

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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
3
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 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
Contains more IronIron +253.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +194.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1157.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1030%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +828.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +282.7%

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
7
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 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +274.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +935.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +618.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +508.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +222.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
3
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.5%
Contains more FatsFats +257.7%
Contains more WaterWater +467.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1563.6%
Contains more OtherOther +131.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
2
46% 20% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +175.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Bean raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg 778%
Vitamin A 5405µg 0µg 601%
Iron 17.92mg 5.07mg 161%
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.212mg 153%
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg 118%
Folate 163µg 525µg 91%
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.785mg 80%
Selenium 67.5µg 27.9µg 72%
Fiber 0g 15.5g 62%
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 1.174mg 45%
Zinc 6.72mg 2.28mg 40%
Magnesium 14mg 176mg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.713mg 38%
Potassium 150mg 1393mg 37%
Manganese 0.3mg 1.148mg 37%
Copper 0.634mg 0.893mg 29%
Phosphorus 241mg 411mg 24%
Carbs 3.76g 62.55g 20%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 6.3mg 19%
Starch 34.17g 14%
Choline 66.2mg 12%
Calcium 10mg 113mg 10%
Calories 165kcal 347kcal 9%
Protein 26.02g 21.42g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.474mg 7%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 5%
Fats 4.4g 1.23g 5%
Saturated fat 1.41g 0.235g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.407g 4%
Sodium 49mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 0.229g 1%
Net carbs 3.76g 47.05g N/A
Sugar 2.11g N/A
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.237mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0.81mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.871mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 1.558mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 1.356mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0.259mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 1.095mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0.998mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0.556mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver Bean raw
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
422%
Liver
67%
Bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
131%
Bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean raw
Bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.175g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/nutrients
  2. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/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.