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Sugar substitute vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sugar substitute and liver

  • Sugar substitute has more calcium; however, liver is richer in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, copper, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Liver covers your daily iron needs 222% more than sugar substitute.
  • Liver has 88 times less calcium than sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 879mg of calcium, while liver has 10mg.
  • Liver contains less sodium.
  • Sugar substitute has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sugar substitute is 40, while the glycemic index of liver is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +8690%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +284.6%
Contains more IronIron +11100%
Contains more CopperCopper +8957.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +16700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2912.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1263.6%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14540%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5867.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3700%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 CarbsCarbs +2154.5%
Contains more OtherOther +168.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1163.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +603.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sugar substitute 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 778%
Vitamin A 5405µg 601%
Iron 0.16mg 17.92mg 222%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 2.196mg 168%
Selenium 67.5µg 123%
Cholesterol 355mg 118%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 4.774mg 94%
Calcium 879mg 10mg 87%
Copper 0.007mg 0.634mg 70%
Zinc 0.04mg 6.72mg 61%
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 53%
Protein 2.06g 26.02g 48%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.57mg 43%
Folate 163µg 41%
Phosphorus 8mg 241mg 33%
Carbs 84.77g 3.76g 27%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 26%
Sodium 572mg 49mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.258mg 20%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.3mg 12%
Calories 347kcal 165kcal 9%
Fats 0g 4.4g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 7%
Saturated fat 1.41g 6%
Potassium 39mg 150mg 3%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Magnesium 6mg 14mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 2%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 3.76g N/A
Sugar 4.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
422%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 523mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.