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Liver vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Liver and Beefsteak raw

  • Beefsteak raw has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Copper, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3.
  • Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 666% more than Beefsteak raw.
  • Beefsteak raw has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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.
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +796%
Contains less Sodium -10.9%
Contains more Zinc +26.8%
Contains more Copper +702.5%
Contains more Selenium +141.9%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Equal in Phosphorus - 220
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% 75% 18% 95% 34% 8% 145% 27% 0% 153%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +796%
Contains less Sodium -10.9%
Contains more Zinc +26.8%
Contains more Copper +702.5%
Contains more Selenium +141.9%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Equal in Phosphorus - 220

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 +299850%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.1%
Contains more Folate +5333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +594.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.543
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 1% 0% 3% 0% 19% 42% 95% 0% 126% 3% 337% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +299850%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.1%
Contains more Folate +5333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +594.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.543

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +354.5%
Contains more Fats +21.8%
Contains more Water +13.4%
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% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +354.5%
Contains more Fats +21.8%
Contains more Water +13.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +455.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +273.7%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.875 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.189 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +455.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +273.7%

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 raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Beefsteak raw Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 0g Liver
Protein 26.02g 21.38g Liver
Fats 4.4g 5.36g Beefsteak raw
Carbs 3.76g 0g Liver
Calories 165kcal 134kcal Liver
Calcium 10mg 5mg Liver
Iron 17.92mg 2mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 25mg Beefsteak raw
Phosphorus 241mg 220mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 375mg Beefsteak raw
Sodium 49mg 55mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 5.3mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.079mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 27.9µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 6IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 2µg Liver
Vitamin D 3IU Beefsteak raw
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.075mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.182mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 5.048mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.543mg Liver
Folate 163µg 3µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 2.69µg Liver
Vitamin K 1.5µg Beefsteak raw
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.262mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 1.099mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.09mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 2.011mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 2.247mg Beefsteak raw
Methionine 0.645mg 0.621mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.931mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 1.152mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.868mg Beefsteak raw
Cholesterol 355mg 67mg Beefsteak raw
Trans Fat 0.253g Liver
Saturated Fat 1.41g 1.875g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.008g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 2.354g Beefsteak raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.189g Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g Beefsteak raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Beefsteak raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
52%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
55%
Beefsteak raw

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 - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.465g)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.