Liver vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between liver and mars
- Liver has more iron and vitamin C, while mars has more fiber and calcium.
- Liver covers your daily need for iron, 213% more than mars.
- Liver contains 47 times more vitamin C than mars. While liver contains 23.6mg of vitamin C, mars contains only 0.5mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in mars is lower.
- Liver has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of liver is 0, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1983.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
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 | +4620% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +507.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3683.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +339.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1825.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 778% | |
| Vitamin A | 5405µg | 601% | |
| Iron | 17.92mg | 0.86mg | 213% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 169% | |
| Selenium | 67.5µg | 123% | |
| Cholesterol | 355mg | 12mg | 114% |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 95% | |
| Copper | 0.634mg | 70% | |
| Zinc | 6.72mg | 61% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 53% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.41g | 11.651g | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 44% | |
| Protein | 26.02g | 4.28g | 43% |
| Folate | 163µg | 41% | |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 34% | |
| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 0.5mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 3.76g | 72.4g | 23% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 19.32g | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 22% | |
| Calories | 165kcal | 475kcal | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 13% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 90mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 7% | |
| Sodium | 49mg | 136mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.63g | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 3.76g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| 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 | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins