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Liver vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Liver and Soybean

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Folate in Liver is higher than in Soybean.
  • Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 778% more than Soybean.
  • Soybean contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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
4
:
Contains more Iron +248.6%
Contains more Zinc +484.3%
Contains more Copper +55.8%
Contains more Selenium +824.7%
Contains more Calcium +920%
Contains more Magnesium +514.3%
Contains more Potassium +243.3%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Manganese +174.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 245
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 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Contains more Iron +248.6%
Contains more Zinc +484.3%
Contains more Copper +55.8%
Contains more Selenium +824.7%
Contains more Calcium +920%
Contains more Magnesium +514.3%
Contains more Potassium +243.3%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Manganese +174.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 245

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
:
Contains more Vitamin A +199866.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1288.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +670.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2014%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2567%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.6%
Contains more Folate +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin A +199866.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1288.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +670.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2014%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2567%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.6%
Contains more Folate +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
2
:
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +103.9%
Contains more Carbs +122.3%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Equal in Water - 62.55
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% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +103.9%
Contains more Carbs +122.3%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Equal in Water - 62.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
0
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +214.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.297
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +214.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.297

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Soybean Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 2.36g Liver
Protein 26.02g 18.21g Liver
Fats 4.4g 8.97g Soybean
Carbs 3.76g 8.36g Soybean
Calories 165kcal 172kcal Soybean
Sugar 3g Liver
Fiber 0g 6g Soybean
Calcium 10mg 102mg Soybean
Iron 17.92mg 5.14mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 86mg Soybean
Phosphorus 241mg 245mg Soybean
Potassium 150mg 515mg Soybean
Sodium 49mg 1mg Soybean
Zinc 6.72mg 1.15mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.407mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.824mg Soybean
Selenium 67.5µg 7.3µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 9IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.35mg Soybean
Vitamin C 23.6mg 1.7mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.155mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.285mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 0.399mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.179mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.234mg Liver
Folate 163µg 54µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin K 19.2µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.242mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.723mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.807mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 1.355mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 1.108mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.224mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.869mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.831mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.449mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg Soybean
Saturated Fat 1.41g 1.297g Soybean
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 1.981g Soybean
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 5.064g Soybean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver Soybean
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
23%
Soybean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
75%
Soybean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
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. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/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.