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Liver vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Liver and Brisket?

  • Liver is richer than Brisket in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Copper, and Folate.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 690% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Brisket is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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.
Liver
6
:
Contains more Iron +637.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.7%
Contains more Copper +534%
Contains more Manganese +2900%
Contains more Selenium +149.1%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +54.7%
Equal in Sodium - 48
Equal in Zinc - 6.69
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 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Iron +637.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.7%
Contains more Copper +534%
Contains more Manganese +2900%
Contains more Selenium +149.1%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +54.7%
Equal in Sodium - 48
Equal in Zinc - 6.69

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
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +337.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +740.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.1%
Contains more Folate +1711.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +780.7%
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% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +337.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +740.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.1%
Contains more Folate +1711.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +780.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
3
:
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +435.7%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Fats +318.6%
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +435.7%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Fats +318.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1159.4%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1159.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Brisket Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 0g Liver
Protein 26.02g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 4.4g 18.42g Brisket
Carbs 3.76g 0g Liver
Calories 165kcal 289kcal Brisket
Calcium 10mg 16mg Brisket
Iron 17.92mg 2.43mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 19mg Brisket
Phosphorus 241mg 175mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 232mg Brisket
Sodium 49mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 6.72mg 6.69mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.1mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.01mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 27.1µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 0IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.059mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.171mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 4.087mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.568mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.282mg Liver
Folate 163µg 9µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 2.12µg Liver
Vitamin K 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.181mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 1.101mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.253mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 2.192mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.645mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 1.088mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 1.367mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 355mg 106mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 1.41g 7.305g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 7.934g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.681g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liver Brisket
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
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.895g)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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 contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 249mg)
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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.