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Liver vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Liver and Pastry different?

  • Liver is higher than Pastry in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 778% more than Pastry.
  • Pastry is lower in Cholesterol.

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake types were used 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.
Liver
Liver
7
:
2
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +301.7%
Contains more Potassium +145.9%
Contains less Sodium -80.3%
Contains more Zinc +1167.9%
Contains more Copper +456.1%
Contains more Selenium +178.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +62.7%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Liver
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +301.7%
Contains more Potassium +145.9%
Contains less Sodium -80.3%
Contains more Zinc +1167.9%
Contains more Copper +456.1%
Contains more Selenium +178.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +62.7%
Equal in Calcium - 10

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
Liver
8
:
3
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +1799600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +676%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2614.3%
Contains more Folate +109%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.3%
Liver
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +1799600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +676%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2614.3%
Contains more Folate +109%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
Liver
3
:
2
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Protein +256.4%
Contains more Water +656.7%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Fats +765.9%
Contains more Carbs +1099.5%
Liver
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Pastry
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +256.4%
Contains more Water +656.7%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Fats +765.9%
Contains more Carbs +1099.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
Liver
1
:
2
Pastry
Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3328.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +366.1%
Liver
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Pastry
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3328.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +366.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 43.6g Pastry
Protein 26.02g 7.3g Liver
Fats 4.4g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 3.76g 45.1g Pastry
Calories 165kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g Liver
Fiber 0g 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 10mg 10mg
Iron 17.92mg 2.56mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Pastry
Phosphorus 241mg 60mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 61mg Liver
Sodium 49mg 249mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 0.53mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.114mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 67.5µg 24.2µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 1IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.283mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 4.168mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.021mg Liver
Folate 163µg 78µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.085mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.196mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.272mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 0.508mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 0.142mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.129mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.362mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.308mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.156mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 1.41g 9.643g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver Pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
397%
Liver
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.233g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.