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Liver vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between liver and fish sandwiches?

  • Fish sandwiches have less vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, copper, zinc, and vitamin B3 than liver.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 750% higher.
  • Liver has 207 times more vitamin A than fish sandwiches. Liver has 17997IU of vitamin A, while fish sandwiches have 87IU.
  • Fish sandwiches contain less cholesterol.
  • Liver has a lower glycemic index than fish sandwiches.

We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types in this comparison.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more IronIron +1094.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +745.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1271.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +275%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.3%

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.
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1211.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +89983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1468.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2645.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +254.3%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +152.9%
Contains more WaterWater +32.8%
Contains more FatsFats +183%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +609.8%
Contains more OtherOther +42%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +311.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +495.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0.68µg 750%
Vitamin A 5405µg 6µg 600%
Iron 17.92mg 1.5mg 205%
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.14mg 158%
Cholesterol 355mg 35mg 107%
Selenium 67.5µg 18µg 90%
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.37mg 88%
Copper 0.634mg 0.075mg 62%
Zinc 6.72mg 0.49mg 57%
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 2.15mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.07mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 6.257g 35%
Protein 26.02g 10.29g 31%
Folate 163µg 46µg 29%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 1.8mg 24%
Sodium 49mg 602mg 24%
Phosphorus 241mg 116mg 18%
Fats 4.4g 12.45g 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Carbs 3.76g 26.69g 8%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 2.595g 5%
Calories 165kcal 257kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.21mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Calcium 10mg 37mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 25mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.41g 1.949g 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.264mg 2%
Potassium 150mg 206mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Net carbs 3.76g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
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 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.539g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 320mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.