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 RAE, 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 RAE than Turkey meat. While Liver has 5405µg of Vitamin A RAE, 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.
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Iron
+1544%
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Sodium
-52.4%
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Zinc
+171%
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Copper
+581.7%
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Manganese
+2042.9%
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Selenium
+126.5%
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Calcium
+40%
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Magnesium
+114.3%
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Potassium
+59.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 223
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Iron
+1544%
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Sodium
-52.4%
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Zinc
+171%
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Copper
+581.7%
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Manganese
+2042.9%
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Selenium
+126.5%
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Calcium
+40%
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Magnesium
+114.3%
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Potassium
+59.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 223
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.
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Vitamin A
+46046.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+473.3%
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Vitamin B2
+681.5%
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Vitamin B5
+403.6%
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Folate
+1711.1%
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Vitamin B12
+1730.4%
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Vitamin B3
+13.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.616
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Vitamin A
+46046.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+473.3%
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Vitamin B2
+681.5%
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Vitamin B5
+403.6%
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Folate
+1711.1%
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Vitamin B12
+1730.4%
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Vitamin B3
+13.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.616
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+6166.7%
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+212.5%
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Fats
+68%
Equal in Protein - 28.55
Equal in Water - 63.52
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
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Carbs
+6166.7%
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+212.5%
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Fats
+68%
Equal in Protein - 28.55
Equal in Water - 63.52
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-34.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+320.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+101.8%
Saturated Fat:
1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.05 g
Saturated Fat:
2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.119 g
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Saturated Fat
-34.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+320.2%
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Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.76g | 0.06g |
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| Protein | 26.02g | 28.55g |
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| Fats | 4.4g | 7.39g |
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| Carbs | 3.76g | 0.06g |
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| Calories | 165kcal | 189kcal |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 14mg |
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| Iron | 17.92mg | 1.09mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 241mg | 223mg |
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| Potassium | 150mg | 239mg |
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| Sodium | 49mg | 103mg |
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| Zinc | 6.72mg | 2.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.634mg | 0.093mg |
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| Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 67.5µg | 29.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 17997IU | 39IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 5405µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 0.281mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 9.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 0.948mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 0.616mg |
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| Folate | 163µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 1.02µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0.291mg |
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| Threonine | 1.107mg | 1.004mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0.796mg |
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| Leucine | 2.319mg | 1.925mg |
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| Lysine | 2.007mg | 2.282mg |
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| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0.724mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 0.903mg |
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| Valine | 1.607mg | 0.902mg |
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| Histidine | 0.708mg | 0.749mg |
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| Cholesterol | 355mg | 109mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.101g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.41g | 2.155g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0.008g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.63g | 2.647g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 2.119g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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%
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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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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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