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Liver vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between liver and bran raw

  • Liver has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, bran raw has more manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liver is 778% higher.
  • Bran raw is lower in cholesterol.
  • Bran raw has a higher glycemic index than liver.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Oat bran, raw.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
Contains more IronIron +231.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1578.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +480%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +277.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +204.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1776.7%

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
8
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%
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% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +898.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +803.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +353.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
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26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.4%
Contains more WaterWater +882%
Contains more FatsFats +59.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1661.2%
Contains more OtherOther +93.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
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46% 20% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +277.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +163.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.328g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Bran raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg 778%
Vitamin A 5405µg 0µg 601%
Manganese 0.3mg 5.63mg 232%
Iron 17.92mg 5.41mg 156%
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.22mg 152%
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg 118%
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 1.17mg 76%
Phosphorus 241mg 734mg 70%
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 1.494mg 66%
Fiber 0g 15.4g 62%
Magnesium 14mg 235mg 53%
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 0.934mg 47%
Selenium 67.5µg 45.2µg 41%
Zinc 6.72mg 3.11mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.165mg 31%
Folate 163µg 52µg 28%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg 26%
Copper 0.634mg 0.403mg 26%
Carbs 3.76g 66.22g 21%
Protein 26.02g 17.3g 17%
Potassium 150mg 566mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 2.766g 11%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 7%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Calcium 10mg 58mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 2.376g 4%
Calories 165kcal 246kcal 4%
Fats 4.4g 7.03g 4%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Sodium 49mg 4mg 2%
Net carbs 3.76g 50.82g N/A
Sugar 1.45g N/A
Saturated fat 1.41g 1.328g 0%
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0.502mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.668mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 1.374mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 0.76mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0.335mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.908mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0.964mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0.41mg 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 Bran raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
44%
Bran raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
195%
Bran raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.082g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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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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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.