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Liver vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between liver and refried beans

  • Refried beans contain less vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, copper, zinc, and vitamin B3 than liver.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liver is 778% higher.
  • Refried beans are lower in cholesterol.
  • Refried beans have a higher glycemic index than liver.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 8.7% 28% 54% 43% 16% 39% 48% 38% 32%
Contains more IronIron +1144.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +391.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1058.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1063.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.289mg

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
9
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 20% 0% 1.8% 0% 19% 18% 6.9% 11% 24% 0% 5.3% 8.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2679.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2425.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +453.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1381.8%
~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
5% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +422.5%
Contains more FatsFats +118.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +260.4%
Contains more WaterWater +20.9%
Contains more OtherOther +14%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
2
46% 20% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
36% 34% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.543 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.601g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Refried beans DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg 778%
Vitamin A 5405µg 0µg 601%
Iron 17.92mg 1.44mg 206%
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.079mg 163%
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg 118%
Selenium 67.5µg 5.8µg 112%
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.189mg 92%
Copper 0.634mg 0.129mg 56%
Zinc 6.72mg 0.58mg 56%
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 0.367mg 50%
Protein 26.02g 4.98g 42%
Folate 163µg 11µg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.103mg 36%
Histidine 0.708mg 153mg 22%
Phosphorus 241mg 92mg 21%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 6mg 20%
Fiber 0g 3.7g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.076mg 15%
Sodium 49mg 370mg 14%
Magnesium 14mg 35mg 5%
Potassium 150mg 319mg 5%
Choline 21.2mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.41g 0.631g 4%
Calories 165kcal 90kcal 4%
Fats 4.4g 2.01g 4%
Starch 7.43g 3%
Carbs 3.76g 13.55g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.543g 3%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Calcium 10mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 3.76g 9.85g N/A
Sugar 0.54g N/A
Manganese 0.3mg 0.289mg 0%
Trans fat 0.016g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 0.601g 0%
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0.231mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 0.438mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 0.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0.287mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liver Refried beans
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
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.779g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.