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Liver vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between liver and ginger?

  • Liver is richer than ginger in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B3, and copper.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 778% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in ginger is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Ginger root, 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.
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%
Ginger
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +2886.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +180.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1876.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +608.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9542.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +207.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.5%

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%
Ginger
3
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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +372%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +932%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6358.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1024.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1381.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Ginger
2
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1329.7%
Contains more FatsFats +486.7%
Contains more OtherOther +94.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +372.6%
Contains more WaterWater +22.7%

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
Ginger
1
40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +309.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +581.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Ginger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg 778%
Vitamin A 5405µg 0µg 601%
Iron 17.92mg 0.6mg 217%
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.034mg 166%
Selenium 67.5µg 0.7µg 121%
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg 118%
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.203mg 91%
Zinc 6.72mg 0.34mg 58%
Protein 26.02g 1.82g 48%
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 0.75mg 48%
Copper 0.634mg 0.226mg 45%
Folate 163µg 11µg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.16mg 32%
Phosphorus 241mg 34mg 30%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 5mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.025mg 19%
Potassium 150mg 415mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Magnesium 14mg 43mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.154g 6%
Fats 4.4g 0.75g 6%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.41g 0.203g 5%
Carbs 3.76g 17.77g 5%
Calories 165kcal 80kcal 4%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.229mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Sodium 49mg 13mg 2%
Calcium 10mg 16mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 0.154g 1%
Net carbs 3.76g 15.77g N/A
Sugar 1.7g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 0.074mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.045mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0.03mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.207g)

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.