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Liver vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between liver and flax seeds

  • Liver is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B2, iron, and selenium; however, flax seeds are richer in vitamin B1, fiber, manganese, and magnesium.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 778% higher.
  • Flax seeds have less cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Seeds, flaxseed.

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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
3
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 280% 77% 72% 215% 407% 118% 275% 3.9% 324% 139%
Contains more IronIron +212.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +442%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +727.3%

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
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%
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 2% 0% 6.2% 0% 411% 37% 58% 59% 109% 0% 11% 65% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3833.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1264%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +384.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +537.2%
~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
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.3%
Contains more WaterWater +824.1%
Contains more FatsFats +858.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +668.1%
Contains more OtherOther +147.3%

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
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.73 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1094.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2636.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Flax seeds Opinion
Calories 165kcal 534kcal Flax seeds
Protein 26.02g 18.29g Liver
Fats 4.4g 42.16g Flax seeds
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0.6mg Liver
Net carbs 3.76g 1.58g Liver
Carbs 3.76g 28.88g Flax seeds
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg Flax seeds
Magnesium 14mg 392mg Flax seeds
Calcium 10mg 255mg Flax seeds
Potassium 150mg 813mg Flax seeds
Iron 17.92mg 5.73mg Liver
Sugar 1.55g Liver
Fiber 0g 27.3g Flax seeds
Copper 0.634mg 1.22mg Flax seeds
Zinc 6.72mg 4.34mg Liver
Phosphorus 241mg 642mg Flax seeds
Sodium 49mg 30mg Flax seeds
Vitamin A 17997IU 0IU Liver
Vitamin A 5405µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax seeds
Manganese 0.3mg 2.482mg Flax seeds
Selenium 67.5µg 25.4µg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 1.644mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.161mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 3.08mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.985mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.473mg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax seeds
Folate 163µg 87µg Liver
Choline 78.7mg Flax seeds
Saturated Fat 1.41g 3.663g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 7.527g Flax seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 28.73g Flax seeds
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.297mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.766mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.896mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 1.235mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 0.862mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.37mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.957mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 1.072mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.472mg Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liver Flax seeds
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
62%
Flax seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
191%
Flax seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.253g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
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. Flax seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.