Liver vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Liver and Salmon raw?
- Liver is richer than Salmon raw in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Zinc, Copper, and Folate.
- Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 645% more.
- Liver has 450 times more Vitamin A than Salmon raw. While Liver has 5405µg of Vitamin A, Salmon raw has only 12µg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Salmon raw is lower.
We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +2140% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +950% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1775% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +84.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +226.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +44892.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +477.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +186.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +487.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +552% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
3.76 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +254.7% |
~equal in
Water
~68.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -30.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +233.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +141.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 165kcal | 142kcal |
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| Protein | 26.02g | 19.84g |
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| Fats | 4.4g | 6.34g |
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| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.76g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 3.76g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 355mg | 55mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 150mg | 490mg |
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| Iron | 17.92mg | 0.8mg |
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| Copper | 0.634mg | 0.25mg |
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| Zinc | 6.72mg | 0.64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 241mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 49mg | 44mg |
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| Vitamin A | 17997IU | 40IU |
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| Vitamin A | 5405µg | 12µg |
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| Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 67.5µg | 36.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 0.226mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 7.86mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 1.664mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 0.818mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 3.18µg |
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| Folate | 163µg | 25µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.41g | 0.981g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.63g | 2.103g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 2.539g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0.222mg |
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| Threonine | 1.107mg | 0.87mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0.914mg |
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| Leucine | 2.319mg | 1.613mg |
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| Lysine | 2.007mg | 1.822mg |
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| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0.587mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 0.775mg |
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| Valine | 1.607mg | 1.022mg |
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| Histidine | 0.708mg | 0.584mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.321g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 1.115g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0.287g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
366%
77%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 300mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.429g)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver is cheaper (difference - $12.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)