Liver vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between liver and roast beef
- Roast beef contains less vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, copper, and folate than liver.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liver is 693% higher.
- Roast beef has 1636 times less vitamin A than liver. Liver has 17997IU of vitamin A, while roast beef has 11IU.
- Roast beef is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +774.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +637.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +359.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +331.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +180066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +931% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +743.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +815.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3160% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
3.76 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +487.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +288.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +141.4% |
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Saturated fat
~1.318g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 2.04µg | 693% |
| Vitamin A | 5405µg | 3µg | 600% |
| Iron | 17.92mg | 2.05mg | 198% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 0.213mg | 153% |
| Cholesterol | 355mg | 51mg | 101% |
| Selenium | 67.5µg | 14.7µg | 96% |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 0.566mg | 84% |
| Copper | 0.634mg | 0.086mg | 61% |
| Folate | 163µg | 5µg | 40% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 853mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 6.72mg | 3.2mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 0.043mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 5.581mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 647mg | 15% |
| Protein | 26.02g | 18.62g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.015mg | 12% |
| Choline | 43.9mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 0.46mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 0.27g | 5% |
| Calories | 165kcal | 115kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.63g | 1.521g | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.76g | 0.64g | 1% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 3.69g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.76g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 0.29g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 242mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.148g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 1.41g | 1.318g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.107mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.007mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.607mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.708mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 804mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.