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Beef Liver nutrition, glycemic index, calories, net carbs & more

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

Beef Liver
Calories
135
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols
3.89 grams
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
17.2 (acidic)
94% Cholesterol
93% Vitamin B2
91% Vitamin A
90% Vitamin B3
89% Iron
Explanation: The given food contains more Cholesterol than 94% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Cholesterol than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Vitamin B3, and Iron.

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 2% 184% 13% 166% 28% 9% 110% 3252% 41% 217% 182%
Calcium: 5 mg of 1,000 mg 1%
Iron: 4.9 mg of 8 mg 61%
Magnesium: 18 mg of 420 mg 4%
Phosphorus: 387 mg of 700 mg 55%
Potassium: 313 mg of 3,400 mg 9%
Sodium: 69 mg of 2,300 mg 3%
Zinc: 4 mg of 11 mg 36%
Copper: 9.755 mg of 1 mg 1,084%
Manganese: 0.31 mg of 2 mg 13%
Selenium: 39.7 µg of 55 µg 72%
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 µg
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 66%
Calcium
5 mg
TOP 91%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1014% 8% 36% 5% 48% 636% 248% 431% 250% 218% 7413% 8%
Vitamin A: 16898 IU of 5,000 IU 338%
Vitamin E : 0.38 mg of 15 mg 3%
Vitamin D: 1.2 µg of 10 µg 12%
Vitamin C: 1.3 mg of 90 mg 1%
Vitamin B1: 0.189 mg of 1 mg 16%
Vitamin B2: 2.755 mg of 1 mg 212%
Vitamin B3: 13.175 mg of 16 mg 82%
Vitamin B5: 7.173 mg of 5 mg 143%
Vitamin B6: 1.083 mg of 1 mg 83%
Folate: 290 µg of 400 µg 73%
Vitamin B12: 59.3 µg of 2 µg 2,471%
Vitamin K: 3.1 µg of 120 µg 3%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin B2
2.755 mg
TOP 7%
Vitamin A
16898 IU
TOP 9%
Vitamin B3
13.175 mg
TOP 10%
Vitamin B6
1.083 mg
TOP 13%
Vitamin B12
59.3 µg
TOP 14%
Folate
290 µg
TOP 17%
Vitamin B5
7.173 mg
TOP 26%
Vitamin B1
0.189 mg
TOP 35%
Vitamin C
1.3 mg
TOP 39%
Vitamin D
1.2 µg
TOP 43%
Vitamin K
3.1 µg
TOP 60%
Vitamin E
0.38 mg
TOP 63%

Macronutrients chart

21% 4% 4% 70% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 41%
20.36 g of 50 g
41%
Fats:
Daily Value: 6%
3.63 g of 65 g
6%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
3.89 g of 300 g
1%
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
70.81 g of 2,000 g
4%
Other:
1.31 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 282% 249% 208% 210% 230% 156% 186% 208% 270%
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

57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.465 g

All nutrients for Beef Liver per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 135kcal 7% 63% 2.9 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 20.36g 48% 24% 7.2 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 3.63g 6% 58% 9.2 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1% 39% 40.8 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 3.89g N/A 60% 13.9 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 3.89g 1% 63% 7.2 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 275mg 92% 6% 1.4 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D 1.2µg 12% 43% 1.8 times less than EggEgg
Iron 4.9mg 61% 11% 1.9 times more than BeefBeef
Calcium 5mg 1% 91% 25 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 313mg 9% 34% 2.1 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 18mg 4% 66% 7.8 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 0g N/A 100% N/ACoca-Cola
Fiber 0g 0% 100% N/AOrange
Copper 9.76mg 1084% 14% 68.7 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 4mg 36% 24% 1.6 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 387mg 55% 12% 2.1 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 69mg 3% 58% 7.1 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 16898IU 338% 9% Equal to CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 4968µg 552% 18%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3% 63% 3.8 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 39.7µg 72% 24%
Manganese 0.31mg 13% 44%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 16% 35% 1.4 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 2.76mg 212% 7% 21.2 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 13.18mg 82% 10% 1.4 times more than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 7.17mg 143% 26% 6.3 times more than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.08mg 83% 13% 9.1 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 59.3µg 2471% 14% 84.7 times more than PorkPork
Vitamin K 3.1µg 3% 60% 32.8 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Trans Fat 0.17g N/A 58% 87.6 times less than MargarineMargarine
Folate 290µg 73% 17% 4.8 times more than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 1.23g 6% 57% 4.8 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 0.48g N/A 72% 20.5 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.47g N/A 63% 101.4 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0% 55% 1.2 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.87mg 0% 62% 1.2 times more than BeefBeef
Isoleucine 0.97mg 0% 60% 1.1 times more than SalmonSalmon
Leucine 1.91mg 0% 55% 1.3 times less than TunaTuna
Lysine 1.61mg 0% 65% 3.6 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.54mg 0% 62% 5.7 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 1.08mg 0% 51% 1.6 times more than EggEgg
Valine 1.26mg 0% 53% 1.6 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.63mg 0% 63% 1.2 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.01g N/A 98% 1305.7 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A 86%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A 79%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.3g N/A 94% 41.2 times less than AlmondAlmond

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 135
% Daily Value*
6%
Total Fat 4g
5%
Saturated Fat 1g
Trans Fat g
92%
Cholesterol 275mg
3%
Sodium 69mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 20g
Vitamin D 49mcg 8%

Calcium 5mg 1%

Iron 5mg 63%

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
limit break
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
limit break
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
ok
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
ok
 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
ok
 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Beef Liver nutrition infographic

Beef Liver nutrition infographic
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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 separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169451/nutrients

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