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Turkey ham vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turkey ham and Liver

  • Liver is higher than Turkey ham in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 745% higher.
  • Turkey ham has 19 times more Sodium than Liver. While Turkey ham has 909mg of Sodium, Liver has only 49mg.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
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 +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +1692%
Contains more ZincZinc +220%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.7%

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% 3.2% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 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% 1080% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33856.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2233.8%
~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
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 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 WaterWater +14.3%
Contains more OtherOther +106.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.3%
~equal in Fats ~4.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
Liver
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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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +112.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Liver Opinion
Calories 118kcal 165kcal Liver
Protein 16.3g 26.02g Liver
Fats 4g 4.4g Liver
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg Liver
Net carbs 3.1g 3.76g Liver
Carbs 3.1g 3.76g Liver
Cholesterol 64mg 355mg Turkey ham
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Turkey ham
Calcium 7mg 10mg Liver
Potassium 253mg 150mg Turkey ham
Iron 1mg 17.92mg Liver
Sugar 1.2g Liver
Copper 0.634mg Liver
Zinc 2.1mg 6.72mg Liver
Phosphorus 289mg 241mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 49mg Liver
Vitamin A 53IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A 16µg 5405µg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 38.2µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.57mg Liver
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 18.67µg Liver
Folate 163µg Liver
Saturated Fat 1.2g 1.41g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 0.63g Turkey ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 1.05g Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham 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
24%
Turkey ham
366%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 860mg)
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. 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.