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Liver vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are liver and peanut butter different?

  • Liver is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, and zinc; however, peanut butter is richer in manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liver is 778% higher.
  • Peanut butter has less cholesterol.
  • Liver has a lower glycemic index (0) than peanut butter (14).

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt are the varieties 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
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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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more IronIron +929.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +167.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1546.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +390%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +272%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +455%

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
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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% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1043.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +319.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.4%
~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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.2%
Contains more WaterWater +5129.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1067.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +493.4%
Contains more OtherOther +92.7%

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% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4017.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1093.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Peanut butter DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg 778%
Vitamin A 5405µg 0µg 601%
Iron 17.92mg 1.74mg 202%
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.192mg 154%
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg 118%
Selenium 67.5µg 4.1µg 115%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 12.535g 77%
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 1.137mg 73%
Fats 4.4g 51.36g 72%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 25.941g 63%
Vitamin E 9.1mg 61%
Manganese 0.3mg 1.665mg 59%
Saturated fat 1.41g 10.325g 41%
Zinc 6.72mg 2.51mg 38%
Magnesium 14mg 168mg 37%
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 13.112mg 29%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg 26%
Copper 0.634mg 0.422mg 24%
Calories 165kcal 598kcal 22%
Fiber 0g 5g 20%
Folate 163µg 87µg 19%
Phosphorus 241mg 335mg 13%
Potassium 150mg 558mg 12%
Choline 63mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.441mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.15mg 9%
Protein 26.02g 22.21g 8%
Carbs 3.76g 22.31g 6%
Calcium 10mg 49mg 4%
Sodium 49mg 17mg 1%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Net carbs 3.76g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 10.49g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liver Peanut butter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
422%
Liver
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.915g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.