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Liver vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Liver and Turkey breast

  • Liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, and Folate than Turkey breast.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 760% more.
  • Liver contains 2703 times more Vitamin A RAE than Turkey breast. Liver contains 5405µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Turkey breast contains 2µg.
  • Turkey breast contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw.

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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 Iron +1393.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.9%
Contains more Zinc +328%
Contains more Copper +756.8%
Contains more Manganese +1566.7%
Contains more Selenium +201.3%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +83.3%
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 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Contains more Iron +1393.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.9%
Contains more Zinc +328%
Contains more Copper +756.8%
Contains more Manganese +1566.7%
Contains more Selenium +201.3%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +83.3%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +299850%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +344.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1809.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +668.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Folate +2228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4345.2%
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% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +299850%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +344.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1809.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +668.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Folate +2228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4345.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +44.2%
Contains more Fats +59.5%
Equal in Water - 70.05
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Protein +18.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +44.2%
Contains more Fats +59.5%
Equal in Water - 70.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +322.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.1%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +322.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Turkey breast Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 0g Liver
Protein 26.02g 21.89g Liver
Fats 4.4g 7.02g Turkey breast
Carbs 3.76g 0g Liver
Calories 165kcal 157kcal Liver
Calcium 10mg 13mg Turkey breast
Iron 17.92mg 1.2mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 24mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 241mg 186mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 275mg Turkey breast
Sodium 49mg 59mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 1.57mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.074mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.018mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 22.4µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 6IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 2µg Liver
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.058mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.115mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 5.2mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.621mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.48mg Liver
Folate 163µg 7µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0.42µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.242mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.957mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.099mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 1.704mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 1.996mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.616mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.857mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 1.141mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.66mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 65mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1.41g 1.91g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0.01g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.01g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 2.66g Turkey breast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.66g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liver Turkey breast
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
29%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 290mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.