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Liver vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between liver and cookie dough

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, copper, zinc, and vitamin B3 in liver is higher than in cookie dough.
  • Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 776% more than cookie dough.
  • Liver contains 257 times more vitamin A than cookie dough. While liver contains 17997IU of vitamin A, cookie dough contains only 70IU.
  • The amount of cholesterol in cookie dough is lower.
  • Liver has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of liver is 0, while the glycemic index of cookie dough is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough.

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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 20% 9.3% 13% 80% 37% 17% 45% 38% 100% 50%
Contains more IronIron +737.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +476.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +641.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +155%
~equal in Potassium ~147mg

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
8
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% 1.3% 0% 0% 59% 34% 35% 22% 9.5% 5% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +135025%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1383.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +352.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1290.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +46575%
Contains more FolateFolate +365.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.234mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
3
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% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +381.9%
Contains more WaterWater +320.4%
Contains more OtherOther +15.4%
Contains more FatsFats +329.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1471.8%

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
27% 59% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.592 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1571.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +146.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Cookie dough DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0.04µg 776%
Vitamin A 5405µg 4µg 600%
Iron 17.92mg 2.14mg 197%
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.148mg 158%
Cholesterol 355mg 24mg 110%
Selenium 67.5µg 9.1µg 106%
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.372mg 88%
Copper 0.634mg 0.11mg 58%
Zinc 6.72mg 0.64mg 55%
Protein 26.02g 5.4g 41%
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.041mg 41%
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 1.865mg 41%
Folate 163µg 35µg 32%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 10.531g 25%
Fats 4.4g 18.9g 22%
Phosphorus 241mg 104mg 20%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.765mg 20%
Carbs 3.76g 59.1g 18%
Saturated fat 1.41g 4.751g 15%
Calories 165kcal 424kcal 13%
Sodium 49mg 294mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 2.592g 10%
Magnesium 14mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.234mg 2%
Calcium 10mg 31mg 2%
Net carbs 3.76g 56.6g N/A
Potassium 150mg 147mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0.177mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.227mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 0.414mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.278mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0.125mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver Cookie dough
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
15%
Cookie dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
41%
Cookie dough

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.341g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 331mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.