Liver vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between liver and spread
- Spread contains less vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, copper, and zinc than liver.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liver is 731% higher.
- Spread has 207 times less vitamin A than liver. Liver has 17997IU of vitamin A, while spread has 87IU.
- Spread is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2168.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +387.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +558.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +308.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1053.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +595.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
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 | +20688.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1538.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +387.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1010.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1567% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +8050% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +239.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +294.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +217.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1103.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +144.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 1.12µg | 731% |
| Vitamin A | 5405µg | 26µg | 598% |
| Iron | 17.92mg | 0.79mg | 214% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 0.134mg | 159% |
| Cholesterol | 355mg | 38mg | 106% |
| Selenium | 67.5µg | 9.7µg | 105% |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 0.43mg | 87% |
| Copper | 0.634mg | 0.13mg | 56% |
| Zinc | 6.72mg | 1.02mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 1013mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 1.73mg | 42% |
| Folate | 163µg | 2µg | 40% |
| Protein | 26.02g | 7.66g | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 0.12mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 59mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 1.41g | 5.977g | 21% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 17.34g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.63g | 7.584g | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 1.74mg | 12% | |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.026mg | 12% |
| Choline | 62.3mg | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 2.565g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 0.172mg | 7% |
| Calories | 165kcal | 235kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 3.76g | 11.94g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 110mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.76g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.107mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.319mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.007mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.607mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.708mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 317mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 964mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.567g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
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)