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Liver vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Liver and Beefsteak

  • Beefsteak has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 720% more than Beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 Iron +999.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -14%
Contains more Zinc +38.6%
Contains more Copper +768.5%
Contains more Manganese +3233.3%
Contains more Selenium +134.4%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +126.7%
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 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Iron +999.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -14%
Contains more Zinc +38.6%
Contains more Copper +768.5%
Contains more Manganese +3233.3%
Contains more Selenium +134.4%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +126.7%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1468.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +805.9%
Contains more Folate +1937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1252.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.585
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 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1468.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +805.9%
Contains more Folate +1937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1252.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.585

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +614.3%
Contains more Fats +243.4%
Equal in Protein - 26.72
Equal in Water - 57.96
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +614.3%
Contains more Fats +243.4%
Equal in Protein - 26.72
Equal in Water - 57.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +899.7%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +899.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Beefsteak Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 0g Liver
Protein 26.02g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 4.4g 15.11g Beefsteak
Carbs 3.76g 0g Liver
Calories 165kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 10mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 17.92mg 1.63mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 23mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 241mg 213mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 49mg 57mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 4.85mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.073mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.009mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 28.8µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 0IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.078mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.14mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 6.978mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.527mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 163µg 8µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 1.38µg Liver
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.173mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 1.054mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.201mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 2.099mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.645mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 1.042mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 1.309mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 355mg 79mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 1.41g 5.951g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.56g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liver Beefsteak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.541g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 276mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.