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Liver vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between liver and crouton

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, selenium, zinc, copper, and vitamin B6 in liver is higher than in crouton.
  • Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 778% more than crouton.
  • The amount of cholesterol in crouton is lower.
  • Liver has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of liver is 0, while the glycemic index of crouton is 72.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Croutons, plain.

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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
7
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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21%
Contains more IronIron +339.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +289%
Contains more ZincZinc +655.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +660%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%

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% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +707.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1012.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2092.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
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26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1069.5%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1854.8%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +385.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.51g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Crouton DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg 778%
Vitamin A 5405µg 0µg 601%
Iron 17.92mg 4.08mg 173%
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.272mg 148%
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg 118%
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.429mg 87%
Selenium 67.5µg 37.5µg 55%
Zinc 6.72mg 0.89mg 53%
Copper 0.634mg 0.163mg 52%
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.026mg 42%
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.623mg 30%
Protein 26.02g 11.9g 28%
Sodium 49mg 698mg 28%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg 26%
Carbs 3.76g 73.5g 23%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 5.439mg 19%
Phosphorus 241mg 115mg 18%
Calories 165kcal 407kcal 12%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.5mg 9%
Folate 163µg 132µg 8%
Calcium 10mg 76mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 3.059g 6%
Magnesium 14mg 31mg 4%
Fats 4.4g 6.6g 3%
Potassium 150mg 124mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.273g 1%
Net carbs 3.76g 68.4g N/A
Saturated fat 1.41g 1.51g 0%
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.586mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0.255mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g 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 Crouton
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
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 649mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.