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Liver vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Liver and Ground beef?

  • Ground beef has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B3 than Liver.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 674% higher.
  • Liver has 1802 times more Vitamin A RAE than Ground beef. Liver has 5405µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Ground beef has 3µg.
  • Ground beef contains less Cholesterol.

We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +689.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -32.9%
Contains more Zinc +15.1%
Contains more Copper +702.5%
Contains more Manganese +3233.3%
Contains more Selenium +253.4%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Potassium +60.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Iron +689.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -32.9%
Contains more Zinc +15.1%
Contains more Copper +702.5%
Contains more Manganese +3233.3%
Contains more Selenium +253.4%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Potassium +60.7%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +199866.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +832.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Folate +2228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +649.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +199866.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +832.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Folate +2228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +649.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Fats +249.3%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.87
Equal in Water - 58.37
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Fats +249.3%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.87
Equal in Water - 58.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1062.2%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1062.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 0g Liver
Protein 26.02g 23.87g Liver
Fats 4.4g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 3.76g 0g Liver
Calories 165kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Calcium 10mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 17.92mg 2.27mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 241mg 166mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 49mg 73mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 5.84mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.079mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.009mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 19.1µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 9IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 3µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.051mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.171mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 4.026mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.512mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.311mg Liver
Folate 163µg 7µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 2.49µg Liver
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.121mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.923mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.055mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 1.861mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 1.976mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.614mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.931mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 1.172mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 355mg 88mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Liver
Saturated Fat 1.41g 6.073g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.408g Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver Ground beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
397%
Liver
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.663g)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.