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Liver vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between liver and fettuccine

  • The amount of vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin B1 in liver is higher than in fettuccine.
  • Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 778% more than fettuccine.
  • Liver contains 67 times more zinc than fettuccine. While liver contains 6.72mg of zinc, fettuccine contains only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in fettuccine is lower.
  • Liver has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of liver is 0, while the glycemic index of fettuccine is 47.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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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
8
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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +2886.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +6620%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +864%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12%

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% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3037.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +368.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2616.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +319.7%
Contains more FatsFats +63%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +272.3%
Contains more WaterWater +16.9%
Contains more OtherOther +26.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
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46% 20% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +162.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Fettuccine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg 778%
Vitamin A 5405µg 601%
Iron 17.92mg 0.6mg 217%
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.07mg 164%
Selenium 67.5µg 123%
Cholesterol 355mg 14mg 114%
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 95%
Copper 0.634mg 70%
Zinc 6.72mg 0.1mg 60%
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 1.8mg 41%
Protein 26.02g 6.2g 40%
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.05mg 40%
Folate 163µg 6µg 39%
Phosphorus 241mg 25mg 31%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.09mg 14%
Manganese 0.3mg 13%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Sodium 49mg 166mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.4g 4%
Calories 165kcal 99kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 3%
Carbs 3.76g 14g 3%
Fats 4.4g 2.7g 3%
Calcium 10mg 28mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 6mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.41g 0.9g 2%
Potassium 150mg 168mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 0.9g 1%
Net carbs 3.76g 12g N/A
Sugar 1.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liver Fettuccine
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
7%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
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?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.51g)

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

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.