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Liver vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between liver and jerky

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B2, iron, selenium, vitamin B5, and copper in liver is higher than in jerky.
  • Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 737% more than jerky.
  • The amount of cholesterol in jerky is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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
5
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%
Jerky
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more IronIron +230.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +179.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +530.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +264.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +298%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.9%

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%
Jerky
4
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% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1446.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +387%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2828.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1785.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
1
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Jerky
4
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more WaterWater +175.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.6%
Contains more FatsFats +481.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +192.6%
Contains more OtherOther +356%

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
Jerky
1
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1694.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.011g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liver Jerky
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 Jerky DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0.99µg 737%
Vitamin A 5405µg 0µg 601%
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.142mg 158%
Iron 17.92mg 5.42mg 156%
Selenium 67.5µg 10.7µg 103%
Cholesterol 355mg 48mg 102%
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.163mg 92%
Sodium 49mg 2081mg 88%
Copper 0.634mg 0.227mg 45%
Saturated fat 1.41g 10.85g 43%
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 1.732mg 42%
Fats 4.4g 25.6g 33%
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.179mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 11.305g 27%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg 26%
Phosphorus 241mg 407mg 24%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Protein 26.02g 33.2g 14%
Potassium 150mg 597mg 13%
Zinc 6.72mg 8.11mg 13%
Calories 165kcal 410kcal 12%
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.154mg 9%
Magnesium 14mg 51mg 9%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.111mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Folate 163µg 134µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Carbs 3.76g 11g 2%
Calcium 10mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 3.76g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 9g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.011g 0%
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver Jerky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
422%
Liver
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 2032mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 307mg)
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.