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Liver vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Liver and Potato pancake

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B3 in Liver is higher than in Potato pancake.
  • Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 766% more than Potato pancake.
  • Liver contains 169 times more Vitamin A RAE than Potato pancake. While Liver contains 5405µg of Vitamin A RAE, Potato pancake contains only 32µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Potato pancake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Potato pancakes.

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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 Iron +973.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +860%
Contains more Copper +252.2%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +658.4%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +314.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains more Iron +973.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +860%
Contains more Copper +252.2%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +658.4%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +314.7%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +15826.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1169.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +404.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +530.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.2%
Contains more Folate +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6337.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +15826.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1169.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +404.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +530.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.2%
Contains more Folate +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6337.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +328%
Contains more Water +34.6%
Contains more Fats +235.5%
Contains more Carbs +639.6%
Contains more Other +138.7%
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more Protein +328%
Contains more Water +34.6%
Contains more Fats +235.5%
Contains more Carbs +639.6%
Contains more Other +138.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +492.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +615.8%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +492.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +615.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 24.51g Potato pancake
Protein 26.02g 6.08g Liver
Fats 4.4g 14.76g Potato pancake
Carbs 3.76g 27.81g Potato pancake
Calories 165kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g Liver
Fiber 0g 3.3g Potato pancake
Calcium 10mg 32mg Potato pancake
Iron 17.92mg 1.67mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 36mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 241mg 128mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 622mg Potato pancake
Sodium 49mg 764mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 0.7mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.18mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.26mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 8.9µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 113IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 32µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 11IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 23.6mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.158mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.173mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 1.672mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.757mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.448mg Liver
Folate 163µg 41µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0.29µg Liver
Vitamin K 2.7µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.087mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.24mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.28mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 0.442mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 0.389mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.137mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.3mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.369mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.141mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 95mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 1.41g 2.496g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0.008g Liver
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 7.516g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Liver Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 715mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.086g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.