Liver vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between liver and beef Liver?
- Liver is higher in iron and selenium, yet beef Liver is higher in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Beef Liver's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 2163% more.
- Liver has 3 times more iron than beef Liver. While liver has 17.92mg of iron, beef Liver has only 6.54mg.
We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +174% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +134.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2152.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1142.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +74.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +278% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
3.76 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
29.08 g
Fats:
5.26 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
58.81 g
Other:
1.72 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.7% |
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Water
~58.81g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.947 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.109 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +78.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.109g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 70.58µg | 2163% |
| Copper | 0.634mg | 14.283mg | 1517% |
| Vitamin A | 5405µg | 9442µg | 449% |
| Iron | 17.92mg | 6.54mg | 142% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 3.425mg | 95% |
| Choline | 426mg | 77% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 17.525mg | 57% |
| Selenium | 67.5µg | 36.1µg | 57% |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 7.11mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 497mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 1.017mg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 1.9mg | 24% |
| Folate | 163µg | 253µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 355mg | 396mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 6.72mg | 5.3mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.41g | 2.947g | 7% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 352mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Protein | 26.02g | 29.08g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 0.194mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.356mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.63g | 1.124g | 1% |
| Calories | 165kcal | 191kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 79mg | 1% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 5.26g | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.76g | 5.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.76g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.365g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 1.109g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0.368mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.107mg | 1.215mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 1.352mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.319mg | 2.67mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.007mg | 2.247mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0.759mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 1.515mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.607mg | 1.761mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.708mg | 0.879mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.659g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
1097%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
567%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Liver is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.537g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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