Liver vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between liver and milk
- The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, copper, zinc, and vitamin B3 in liver is higher than in milk.
- Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 758% more than milk.
- Liver contains 597 times more iron than milk. While liver contains 17.92mg of iron, milk contains only 0.03mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in milk is lower.
- Liver has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of liver is 0, while the glycemic index of milk is 31.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.
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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 | +27.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59633.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +6240% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +153.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1945.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.2% |
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 | +9219% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1190% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1087% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8969.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1222.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1440.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3872.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3160% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +672.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +353.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +127.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2900% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 0.47µg | 758% |
| Vitamin A | 5405µg | 58µg | 594% |
| Iron | 17.92mg | 0.03mg | 224% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 0.185mg | 155% |
| Cholesterol | 355mg | 5mg | 117% |
| Selenium | 67.5µg | 3.3µg | 117% |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 0.361mg | 88% |
| Copper | 0.634mg | 0.01mg | 69% |
| Zinc | 6.72mg | 0.42mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 0.093mg | 52% |
| Protein | 26.02g | 3.37g | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 0.037mg | 41% |
| Folate | 163µg | 5µg | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 95mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 0.02mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.003mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 125mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 0.035g | 7% |
| Calories | 165kcal | 42kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 6% | |
| Fats | 4.4g | 0.97g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.41g | 0.633g | 4% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.63g | 0.277g | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.76g | 4.99g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.76g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Potassium | 150mg | 150mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.2g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 49mg | 44mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.107mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.319mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.007mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.607mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.708mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 350mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.777g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins