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Liver vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between liver and crackers

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, copper, zinc, and vitamin B6 in liver is higher than in crackers.
  • Liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 778% more than crackers.
  • Crackers contain less cholesterol.
  • Crackers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crackers is 63, while the glycemic index of liver is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.1%
Contains more IronIron +344.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +509.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1271.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +907.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~248mg

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +381.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1044.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +804.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +291.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1948.4%
Contains more FatsFats +500.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1530.3%
Contains more OtherOther +66%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +940.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1151.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Crackers DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg 778%
Vitamin A 5405µg 0µg 601%
Iron 17.92mg 4.03mg 174%
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.456mg 134%
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg 118%
Selenium 67.5µg 6.7µg 111%
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.417mg 87%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 13.137g 81%
Copper 0.634mg 0.104mg 59%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 58%
Zinc 6.72mg 0.49mg 57%
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.063mg 39%
Protein 26.02g 6.64g 39%
Fats 4.4g 26.43g 34%
Sodium 49mg 726mg 29%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 4.352mg 26%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 20%
Carbs 3.76g 61.3g 19%
Saturated fat 1.41g 5.562g 19%
Folate 163µg 92µg 18%
Calories 165kcal 510kcal 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 6.553g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.416mg 13%
Calcium 10mg 120mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.491mg 8%
Choline 9.6mg 2%
Phosphorus 241mg 248mg 1%
Potassium 150mg 118mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 3.76g 59g N/A
Sugar 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liver Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 677mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.152g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.