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Liver vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between liver and frankfurter

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, copper, and zinc in liver is higher than in frankfurter.
  • Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12 720% more than frankfurter.
  • The amount of cholesterol in frankfurter is lower.

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

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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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +1393.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1052.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +231%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1328.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +555.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.7%

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
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% 1080% 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% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5007%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +315.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1252.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1530%

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
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +133.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.9%
Contains more WaterWater +19.2%
Contains more FatsFats +543.2%
Contains more OtherOther +116%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
2
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1812.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Frankfurter Opinion
Calories 165kcal 316kcal Frankfurter
Protein 26.02g 11.16g Liver
Fats 4.4g 28.3g Frankfurter
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Net carbs 3.76g 3.36g Liver
Carbs 3.76g 3.36g Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 55mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 36IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 14mg 9mg Liver
Calcium 10mg 12mg Frankfurter
Potassium 150mg 316mg Frankfurter
Iron 17.92mg 1.2mg Liver
Sugar 1.31g Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.055mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 2.03mg Liver
Phosphorus 241mg 152mg Liver
Sodium 49mg 992mg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 0IU Liver
Vitamin A 5405µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.2mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 0.9µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.3mg 0.021mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 10.3µg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.018mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.043mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 2.028mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.185mg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 1.38µg Liver
Vitamin K 1.8µg Frankfurter
Folate 163µg 10µg Liver
Choline 48.6mg Frankfurter
Saturated Fat 1.41g 10.979g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 12.048g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.765g Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.121mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.519mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.58mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 0.994mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 1.055mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.319mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.487mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.608mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.362mg Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver Frankfurter
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
366%
Liver
26%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 943mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.569g)
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?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.