Liver vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between liver and ground turkey?
- Liver is richer than ground turkey in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, selenium, copper, folate, and zinc.
- Liver's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 722% more.
- Liver has 228 times more vitamin A than ground turkey. While liver has 17997IU of vitamin A, ground turkey has only 79IU.
- The amount of cholesterol in ground turkey is lower.
We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Ground turkey, cooked 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 | +1078.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +319.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +116.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2627.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +117% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +180% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96% |
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 | +22420.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +235.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +940.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +300.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1293.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.1% |
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:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.07 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +837.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +136.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~27.37g
~equal in
Water
~62.07g
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
2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.917 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +448.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +177.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 1.34µg | 722% |
| Vitamin A | 5405µg | 24µg | 598% |
| Iron | 17.92mg | 1.52mg | 205% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 0.211mg | 153% |
| Cholesterol | 355mg | 93mg | 87% |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 1.193mg | 72% |
| Selenium | 67.5µg | 31.1µg | 66% |
| Copper | 0.634mg | 0.151mg | 54% |
| Folate | 163µg | 7µg | 39% |
| Zinc | 6.72mg | 3.11mg | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 0.077mg | 15% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.011mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 2.917g | 12% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 10.4g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.63g | 3.458g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.41g | 2.669g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 0.633mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 294mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Protein | 26.02g | 27.37g | 3% |
| Calories | 165kcal | 203kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 8.724mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 254mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 49mg | 78mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.76g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.76g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.134g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.107mg | 1.258mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 1.227mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.319mg | 2.262mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.007mg | 2.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 1.068mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.607mg | 1.27mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.708mg | 0.811mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.259g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 262mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground turkey is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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