USDA-derived comparison
Beef Liver vs Beef (Mince / Steak)
Beef Liver leads for Vitamin A, Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B3; Beef (Mince / Steak) answers with Zinc.
Who each is for: Choose beef Liver for vitamin A and vitamin B2. Choose beef (Mince / Steak) for zinc.
Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.
Beef Liver
Typical serving: 1 slice (85g)
48/100
Side by side, per 100g
The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.
| Nutrient | Beef Liver | Beef (Mince / Steak) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 191 kcal | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 29 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 5 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 15 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 3 g | 6 g |
| Sodium | 79 mg | 72 mg |
| Potassium | 352 mg | 318 mg |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 18 mg |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 2.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 21 mg | 21 mg |
| Zinc | 5.3 mg | 6.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 70.6 µg | 2.6 µg |
| Folate | 253 µg | 9 µg |
Servings differ: 1 slice of beef liver is about 85g, 1 serving of beef (mince / steak) about 113g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.
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