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Liver vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Liver and Chinese cuisine

  • Chinese cuisine contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B3 than Liver.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Liver is 758% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine has 86 times less Vitamin A RAE than Liver. Liver has 5405µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chinese cuisine has 63µg.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 +1514.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.1%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +348%
Contains more Copper +1193.9%
Contains more Manganese +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +907.5%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
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% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Iron +1514.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.1%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +348%
Contains more Copper +1193.9%
Contains more Manganese +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +907.5%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Equal in Magnesium - 15

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 +1326.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +681.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3892.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +539%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +977.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254%
Contains more Folate +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3789.6%
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 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin A +1326.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +681.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3892.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +539%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +977.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254%
Contains more Folate +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3789.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +267.5%
Contains more Fats +20.5%
Contains more Carbs +93.9%
Contains more Water +22.5%
Equal in Other - 1.51
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +267.5%
Contains more Fats +20.5%
Contains more Carbs +93.9%
Contains more Water +22.5%
Equal in Other - 1.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.9%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 5.79g Chinese cuisine
Protein 26.02g 7.08g Liver
Fats 4.4g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 3.76g 7.29g Chinese cuisine
Calories 165kcal 105kcal Liver
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g Liver
Fiber 0g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 10mg 22mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 17.92mg 1.11mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 241mg 76mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 49mg 409mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 1.5mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.049mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.147mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 6.7µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 1262IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 63µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 23.6mg 11.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.033mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.055mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 1.32mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.443mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.161mg Liver
Folate 163µg 45µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0.48µg Liver
Vitamin K 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.083mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.313mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.314mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 0.525mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 0.552mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.158mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.317mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.327mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.207mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Liver
Saturated Fat 1.41g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0.001g Liver
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.005g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liver Chinese cuisine
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.432g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.