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Liver vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Liver and Port Salut

  • Liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Copper, however, Port Salut is higher in Calcium.
  • Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 715% more than Port Salut.
  • Port Salut contains 42 times less Iron than Liver. Liver contains 17.92mg of Iron, while Port Salut contains 0.43mg.
  • Port Salut has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Cheese, port de salut.

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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 +4067.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +158.5%
Contains more Copper +2781.8%
Contains more Manganese +2627.3%
Contains more Selenium +365.5%
Contains more Calcium +6400%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.4%
Equal in Potassium - 136
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 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +4067.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +158.5%
Contains more Copper +2781.8%
Contains more Manganese +2627.3%
Contains more Selenium +365.5%
Contains more Calcium +6400%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.4%
Equal in Potassium - 136

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 +1548.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1742.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +815%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13958.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +975.5%
Contains more Folate +805.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1144.7%
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 66% 5% 15% 0% 4% 56% 2% 13% 13% 14% 188% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1548.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1742.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +815%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13958.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +975.5%
Contains more Folate +805.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1144.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +559.6%
Contains more Water +41.5%
Contains more Fats +540.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.78
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Carbs +559.6%
Contains more Water +41.5%
Contains more Fats +540.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1382.2%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1382.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 0.57g Liver
Protein 26.02g 23.78g Liver
Fats 4.4g 28.2g Port Salut
Carbs 3.76g 0.57g Liver
Calories 165kcal 352kcal Port Salut
Sugar 0.57g Liver
Calcium 10mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 17.92mg 0.43mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 24mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 241mg 360mg Port Salut
Potassium 150mg 136mg Liver
Sodium 49mg 534mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 2.6mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.022mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.011mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 14.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 1092IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 315µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.014mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.24mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 0.06mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.21mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.053mg Liver
Folate 163µg 18µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 1.5µg Liver
Vitamin K 2.4µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.343mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.876mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.319mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 2.007mg 1.987mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 1.607mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.708mg 0.686mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 123mg Port Salut
Saturated Fat 1.41g 16.691g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.729g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver Port Salut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.281g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.