Liver vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between liver and turkey meat?
- Liver is richer than turkey meat in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, selenium, copper, zinc, and folate.
- Liver's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 735% more.
- Liver has 450 times more vitamin A than turkey meat. While liver has 5405µg of vitamin A, turkey meat has only 12µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in turkey meat is lower.
We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 | +1544% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +581.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +171% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2042.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +126.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +44941.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +473.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +681.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +403.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1730.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1711.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
3.76 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +6166.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +212.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +68% |
~equal in
Protein
~28.55g
~equal in
Water
~63.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +320.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +101.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 1.02µg | 735% |
| Vitamin A | 5405µg | 12µg | 599% |
| Iron | 17.92mg | 1.09mg | 210% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 0.281mg | 147% |
| Cholesterol | 355mg | 109mg | 82% |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 0.948mg | 77% |
| Selenium | 67.5µg | 29.8µg | 69% |
| Copper | 0.634mg | 0.093mg | 60% |
| Folate | 163µg | 9µg | 39% |
| Zinc | 6.72mg | 2.48mg | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 0.045mg | 18% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.014mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 9.573mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 2.119g | 7% |
| Protein | 26.02g | 28.55g | 5% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 7.39g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.63g | 2.647g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 0.616mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 239mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.41g | 2.155g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 223mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 103mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 165kcal | 189kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.76g | 0.06g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.76g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.107mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.319mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.007mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.607mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.708mg | 0.749mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | 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
422%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.745g)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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