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Liver vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between liver and chocolate cake

  • Liver has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, zinc, copper, and vitamin B3 than chocolate cake.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 771% more.
  • Liver contains 129 times more vitamin A than chocolate cake. Liver contains 17997IU of vitamin A, while chocolate cake contains 140IU.
  • Chocolate cake contains less cholesterol.
  • Chocolate cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41, while the glycemic index of liver is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more IronIron +1013%
Contains more CopperCopper +206.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +873.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +467.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
~equal in Potassium ~140mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.28mg

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
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 79% 1802% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +931%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +641.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1470.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1290.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11568.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +503.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
2
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +390.9%
Contains more WaterWater +163.6%
Contains more FatsFats +243.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1320.2%
Contains more OtherOther +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
1
46% 20% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +858.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +163%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0.16µg 771%
Vitamin A 5405µg 601%
Iron 17.92mg 1.61mg 204%
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.213mg 153%
Selenium 67.5µg 11.9µg 101%
Cholesterol 355mg 58mg 99%
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.304mg 89%
Zinc 6.72mg 0.69mg 55%
Copper 0.634mg 0.207mg 47%
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 1.137mg 46%
Protein 26.02g 5.3g 41%
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.041mg 41%
Folate 163µg 27µg 34%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0.2mg 26%
Choline 128.4mg 23%
Phosphorus 241mg 106mg 19%
Saturated fat 1.41g 5.43g 18%
Carbs 3.76g 53.4g 17%
Fats 4.4g 15.1g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 6.039g 14%
Sodium 49mg 315mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 2.761g 11%
Calories 165kcal 371kcal 10%
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.141mg 10%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Calcium 10mg 60mg 5%
Magnesium 14mg 32mg 4%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.28mg 1%
Net carbs 3.76g 51.8g N/A
Potassium 150mg 140mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.265mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver Chocolate cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
422%
Liver
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 297mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.