USDA-derived comparison

Beef Liver vs Ham

Beef Liver leads for Vitamin A, Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B3; Ham answers with Vitamin B1.

Who each is for: Choose beef Liver for vitamin A and vitamin B2. Choose ham for vitamin B1.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Beef Liver

Typical serving: 1 slice (85g)

48/100

More vitamin AMore vitamin B2More vitamin B3More vitamin B12
Full Beef Liver page

Ham

Typical serving: 2 slices (56g)

16/100

More vitamin B1
Full Ham page

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.

NutrientBeef LiverHam
Calories191 kcal107 kcal
Protein29 g17 g
Carbs5 g1 g
Fat5 g4 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat3 g1 g
Sodium79 mg945 mg
Potassium352 mg463 mg
Calcium6 mg5 mg
Iron6.5 mg0.6 mg
Magnesium21 mg19 mg
Zinc5.3 mg1.5 mg
Vitamin C2 mg0 mg
Vitamin D1.2 µg0.6 µg
Vitamin B1270.6 µg0.4 µg
Folate253 µg0 µg

Servings differ: 1 slice of beef liver is about 85g, 2 slices of ham about 56g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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