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Liver vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Liver and Pizza

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3 in Liver is higher than in Pizza.
  • Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 760% more than Pizza.
  • Pizza has 78 times less Vitamin A than Liver. Liver has 5405µg of Vitamin A, while Pizza has 69µg.
  • Pizza contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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
6
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%
Pizza
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more IronIron +622.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +503.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +401.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +239.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1780%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20%

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% 1080% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Pizza
4
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 4.7% 21% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1585.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4927.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1026.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +612.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4345.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
2
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Pizza
3
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +128.4%
Contains more WaterWater +49%
Contains more FatsFats +120.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +786.4%
Contains more OtherOther +61.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
1
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Pizza
2
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +314%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liver Pizza
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Pizza Opinion
Calories 165kcal 266kcal Pizza
Protein 26.02g 11.39g Liver
Fats 4.4g 9.69g Pizza
Vitamin C 23.6mg 1.4mg Liver
Net carbs 3.76g 31.03g Pizza
Carbs 3.76g 33.33g Pizza
Cholesterol 355mg 17mg Pizza
Magnesium 14mg 24mg Pizza
Calcium 10mg 188mg Pizza
Potassium 150mg 172mg Pizza
Iron 17.92mg 2.48mg Liver
Sugar 3.58g Liver
Fiber 0g 2.3g Pizza
Copper 0.634mg 0.105mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 1.34mg Liver
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 241mg 216mg Liver
Sodium 49mg 598mg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 358IU Liver
Vitamin A 5405µg 69µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Manganese 0.3mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 67.5µg 19.9µg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.195mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 3.825mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.08mg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0.42µg Liver
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Folate 163µg 93µg Liver
Trans Fat 0.241g Liver
Choline 16.4mg Pizza
Saturated Fat 1.41g 4.465g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 2.608g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.681g Pizza
Tryptophan 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.41mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.564mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 1.139mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 0.77mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.264mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.664mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.72mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.355mg Liver
Fructose 1g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.004g Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Liver Pizza
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
366%
Liver
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 338mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 549mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.