Beef Liver nutrition, glycemic index, calories and serving size
Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Beef Liver
Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
(low)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
( grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula.On PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
17.2 (acidic )
Calories
135
Cholesterol
Vitamin B2
Vitamin A
Vitamin B3
Iron
Explanation: This food contains more Cholesterol than 94% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (6%) which contain more Cholesterol, this food itself is rich in Cholesterol more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Vitamin B3 and Iron
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
41%
Daily Value: 41%
20.36 g of 50 g
Fats:
6%
Daily Value: 6%
3.63 g of 65 g
Carbs:
1%
Daily Value: 1%
3.89 g of 300 g
Water:
4%
Daily Value: 4%
70.81 g of 2,000 g
Other:
1.31 g
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Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
135
% Daily Value*
6%
Total Fat
4g
5%
Saturated Fat
1g
92%
Cholesterol
275mg
3%
Sodium
69mg
1%
TotalCarbohydrate
4g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
20g
Vitamin D
49mcg
12%
Calcium
5mg
1%
Iron
5mg
28%
Potassium
313mg
9%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats
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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium
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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars
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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
5 mg of 1,000 mg
1%
Iron:
4.9 mg of 18 mg
27%
Magnesium:
18 mg of 400 mg
5%
Phosphorus:
387 mg of 1,000 mg
39%
Potassium:
313 mg of 3,500 mg
9%
Sodium:
69 mg of 2,400 mg
3%
Zinc:
4 mg of 15 mg
27%
Copper:
9.755 mg of 2 mg
488%
Manganese:
0.31 mg of 2 mg
16%
Selenium:
39.7 µg of 70 µg
57%
Choline:
333.3 mg of 550 mg
61%
Mineral chart - relative view
Iron
4.9 mg
TOP 11%
Phosphorus
387 mg
TOP 12%
Copper
9.755 mg
TOP 14%
Zinc
4 mg
TOP 24%
Selenium
39.7 mg
TOP 24%
Potassium
313 mg
TOP 34%
Manganese
0.31 mg
TOP 44%
Choline
333.3 mg
TOP 46%
Sodium
69 mg
TOP 58%
Magnesium
18 mg
TOP 67%
Calcium
5 mg
TOP 91%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
16898 IU of 5,000 IU
338%
Vitamin E :
0.38 mg of 20 mg
2%
Vitamin D:
1.2 µg of 10 µg
12%
Vitamin C:
1.3 mg of 60 mg
2%
Vitamin B1:
0.189 mg of 2 mg
13%
Vitamin B2:
2.755 mg of 2 mg
162%
Vitamin B3:
13.175 mg of 20 mg
66%
Vitamin B5:
7.173 mg of 10 mg
72%
Vitamin B6:
1.083 mg of 2 mg
54%
Folate, total:
290 µg of 400 µg
73%
Vitamin B12:
59.3 µg of 6 µg
988%
Vitamin K:
3.1 µg of 80 µg
4%
Folic acid (B9):
0 µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B2
2.755 µg
TOP 7%
Vitamin A
16898 µg
TOP 9%
Vitamin B3
13.175 µg
TOP 10%
Vitamin B6
1.083 µg
TOP 13%
Vitamin B12
59.3 µg
TOP 14%
Folate, total
290 µg
TOP 17%
Vitamin B5
7.173 µg
TOP 26%
Vitamin B1
0.189 µg
TOP 35%
Vitamin C
1.3 µg
TOP 39%
Vitamin D
1.2 µg
TOP 43%
Vitamin K
3.1 µg
TOP 60%
Vitamin E
0.38 µg
TOP 63%
Folic acid (B9)
0 µg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
263 mg of 280 mg
94%
Threonine:
869 mg of 1,050 mg
83%
Isoleucine:
967 mg of 1,400 mg
69%
Leucine:
1910 mg of 2,730 mg
70%
Lysine:
1607 mg of 2,100 mg
77%
Methionine:
543 mg of 1,050 mg
52%
Phenylalanine:
1084 mg of 1,750 mg
62%
Valine:
1260 mg of 1,820 mg
69%
Histidine:
629 mg of 700 mg
90%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
1.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.465 g
All nutrients for Beef Liver per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 48% | 24% | 20.36g |
7.2 times more than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 6% | 58% | 3.63g |
9.2 times less than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 1% | 63% | 3.89g |
7.2 times less than Rice 
|
| Calories | 5% | 63% | 135kcal |
2.9 times more than Orange 
|
| Sugars | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A 
|
| Fiber | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A
|
| Calcium | 1% | 91% | 5mg |
25 times less than Milk 
|
| Iron | 27% | 11% | 4.9mg |
1.9 times more than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 5% | 67% | 18mg |
7.8 times less than Kidney bean 
|
| Phosphorus | 55% | 12% | 387mg |
2.1 times more than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 7% | 34% | 313mg |
2.1 times more than Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 3% | 58% | 69mg |
7.1 times less than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 36% | 24% | 4mg |
1.6 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 1% | 14% | 9.76mg |
68.7 times more than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin A | 338% | 9% | 16898IU |
Equal to Carrot 
|
| Vitamin E | 3% | 63% | 0.38mg |
3.8 times less than Kiwifruit 
|
| Vitamin D | 12% | 43% | 1.2µg |
1.8 times less than Egg 
|
| Vitamin C | 1% | 39% | 1.3mg |
40.8 times less than Lemon 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 13% | 35% | 0.19mg |
1.4 times less than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 162% | 7% | 2.76mg |
21.2 times more than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 66% | 10% | 13.18mg |
1.4 times more than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 72% | 26% | 7.17mg |
6.3 times more than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 54% | 13% | 1.08mg |
9.1 times more than Oat 
|
| Folate, total | 73% | 17% | 290µg |
4.8 times more than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 988% | 14% | 59.3µg |
84.7 times more than Pork 
|
| Vitamin K | 4% | 60% | 3.1µg |
32.8 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folic acid (B9) | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Tryptophan | 0% | 55% | 0.26mg |
1.2 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0% | 62% | 0.87mg |
1.2 times more than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0% | 60% | 0.97mg |
1.1 times more than Salmon 
|
| Leucine | 0% | 55% | 1.91mg |
1.3 times less than Tuna 
|
| Lysine | 0% | 65% | 1.61mg |
3.6 times more than Tofu 
|
| Methionine | 0% | 62% | 0.54mg |
5.7 times more than Quinoa 
|
| Phenylalanine | 0% | 51% | 1.08mg |
1.6 times more than Egg
|
| Valine | 0% | 53% | 1.26mg |
1.6 times less than Soybean 
|
| Histidine | 0% | 63% | 0.63mg |
1.2 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Cholesterol | 92% | 6% | 275mg |
1.4 times less than Egg
|
| Trans Fat | 0% | 58% | 0.17g |
87.6 times less than Margarine 
|
| Saturated Fat | 6% | 57% | 1.23g |
4.8 times less than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 72% | 0.48g |
20.5 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 63% | 0.47g |
101.4 times less than Walnut 
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.