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Soybean vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between soybeans and liver

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B3, and folate in liver is higher than in soybeans.
  • Liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 778% more than soybeans.
  • Soybeans have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of soybeans is 14, while the glycemic index of liver is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 31% 45% 193% 136% 31% 105% 0.13% 107% 40%
Liver
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +514.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +920%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +243.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +174.7%
Contains more IronIron +248.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +484.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +824.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~241mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 0% 7% 0% 39% 66% 7.5% 11% 54% 0% 48% 41% 26%
Liver
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 79% 1802% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1288.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +670.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2014%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2567%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +201.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 g
Liver
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26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +103.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122.3%
Contains more OtherOther +27.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.9%
~equal in Water ~64.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.297 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.064 g
Liver
0
46% 20% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +214.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +382.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.41g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 18.67µg 778%
Vitamin A 0µg 5405µg 601%
Iron 5.14mg 17.92mg 160%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 2.196mg 147%
Cholesterol 0mg 355mg 118%
Selenium 7.3µg 67.5µg 109%
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 4.774mg 92%
Zinc 1.15mg 6.72mg 51%
Vitamin B3 0.399mg 8.435mg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.064g 1.05g 27%
Folate 54µg 163µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.57mg 26%
Copper 0.407mg 0.634mg 25%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 23.6mg 24%
Fiber 6g 0g 24%
Manganese 0.824mg 0.3mg 23%
Magnesium 86mg 14mg 17%
Vitamin K 19.2µg 16%
Protein 18.21g 26.02g 16%
Potassium 515mg 150mg 11%
Choline 47.5mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.258mg 9%
Calcium 102mg 10mg 9%
Fats 8.97g 4.4g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.981g 0.63g 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Sodium 1mg 49mg 2%
Carbs 8.36g 3.76g 2%
Saturated fat 1.297g 1.41g 1%
Phosphorus 245mg 241mg 1%
Calories 172kcal 165kcal 0%
Net carbs 2.36g 3.76g N/A
Sugar 3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 0.723mg 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.807mg 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 1.355mg 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 1.108mg 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.224mg 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 1.274mg 0%
Valine 0.831mg 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.449mg 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean Liver
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
23%
Soybean
422%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Soybean
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/nutrients
  2. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.