Liver vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between liver and tofu?
- Liver is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B3, and zinc, yet tofu is higher in calcium.
- Liver's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 778% more.
- The glycemic index of liver is lower.
We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate types in this article.
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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 IronIron | +573.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +328% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +287.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +314.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6730% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +293.7% |
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 | +11700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2052.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2113.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3489.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +519.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +462.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +98.2% |
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Water
~69.83g
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +205.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +368.7% |
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 |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 0µg | 778% |
| Vitamin A | 5405µg | 601% | |
| Iron | 17.92mg | 2.66mg | 191% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 0.102mg | 161% |
| Cholesterol | 355mg | 0mg | 118% |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 0.133mg | 93% |
| Selenium | 67.5µg | 17.4µg | 91% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 683mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 0.381mg | 50% |
| Zinc | 6.72mg | 1.57mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 1.181mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 0.092mg | 37% |
| Folate | 163µg | 29µg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.634mg | 0.378mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 4.921g | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 0.2mg | 26% |
| Protein | 26.02g | 17.27g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 58mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 0.158mg | 8% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 8.72g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 190mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.63g | 1.925g | 3% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 237mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Calories | 165kcal | 144kcal | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.41g | 1.261g | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.76g | 2.78g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.76g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.107mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0.849mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.319mg | 1.392mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.007mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.607mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.708mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.149g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.