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Spinach vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spinach and Liver different?

  • Liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B3 than Spinach.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Liver is 778% higher.

Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised are the varieties used 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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Liver
Contains more Calcium +1260%
Contains more Magnesium +521.4%
Contains more Potassium +210.7%
Contains more Manganese +211.7%
Contains more Iron +402%
Contains more Phosphorus +330.4%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +784.2%
Contains more Copper +264.4%
Contains more Selenium +4400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 134% 63% 24% 42% 10% 21% 58% 122% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Calcium +1260%
Contains more Magnesium +521.4%
Contains more Potassium +210.7%
Contains more Manganese +211.7%
Contains more Iron +402%
Contains more Phosphorus +330.4%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +784.2%
Contains more Copper +264.4%
Contains more Selenium +4400%

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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Liver
Contains more Vitamin A +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +830.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3192.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.5%
Contains more Folate +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 629% 42% 0% 33% 24% 55% 10% 9% 56% 110% 0% 1234%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +830.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3192.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.5%
Contains more Folate +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Liver
Contains more Water +41.8%
Contains more Other +20.7%
Contains more Protein +776.1%
Contains more Fats +1592.3%
Equal in Carbs - 3.76
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 g
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 Water +41.8%
Contains more Other +20.7%
Contains more Protein +776.1%
Contains more Fats +1592.3%
Equal in Carbs - 3.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Liver
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +863.3%
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +863.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach Liver Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 3.76g Liver
Protein 2.97g 26.02g Liver
Fats 0.26g 4.4g Liver
Carbs 3.75g 3.76g Liver
Calories 23kcal 165kcal Liver
Sugar 0.43g Liver
Fiber 2.4g 0g Spinach
Calcium 136mg 10mg Spinach
Iron 3.57mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 87mg 14mg Spinach
Phosphorus 56mg 241mg Liver
Potassium 466mg 150mg Spinach
Sodium 70mg 49mg Liver
Zinc 0.76mg 6.72mg Liver
Copper 0.174mg 0.634mg Liver
Manganese 0.935mg 0.3mg Spinach
Selenium 1.5µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 10481IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 524µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin E 2.08mg Spinach
Vitamin C 9.8mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.57mg Liver
Folate 146µg 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 0µg 18.67µg Liver
Vitamin K 493.6µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 0.127mg 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 0.152mg 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 0.231mg 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 0.182mg 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.055mg 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 0.134mg 1.274mg Liver
Valine 0.168mg 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.066mg 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 0mg 355mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.043g 1.41g Spinach
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.63g Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 1.05g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach Liver
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
183%
Spinach
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Spinach
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.367g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach
Spinach is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.