Beef Liver
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Beef liver, values for raw liver.
Beef liver is eaten fried with onions, in stroganoff-style dishes, pâtés and liver sausage. A 100 g portion gives about 135 kcal and 20 g of protein, with about 5,000 µg of vitamin A (RAE), 59 µg of vitamin B12, 9.8 mg of copper and 2.8 mg of riboflavin, at least twice the daily value of each, plus selenium, zinc and iron. The vitamin A exceeds the adult upper limit of 3,000 µg for preformed vitamin A.
Nutrition values are for the raw product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20.4g | 36.4% |
| Fat | 3.6g | 5.1% |
| Carbs | 3.9g | 1.3% |
| Simple Sugars | 1.36g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 2.54g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0% |
| Water | 71g | 2.8% |
| Calories | 135 | 6.0% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 1.23 | g | 6.2% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.48 | g | 1.9% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.47 | g | 3.6% |
| Omega-3 | 0.141 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.329 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.17 | g | 8.5% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 1.3 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.38 | mg |
| Selenium | 39.7 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 4968 | mcg | 552.0% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.189 | mg | 15.8% |
| vitamin B2 | 2.755 | mg | 211.9% |
| vitamin B3 | 13.18 | mg | 82.4% |
| vitamin B6 | 1.083 | mg | 63.7% |
| vitamin B9 | 290 | mcg | 72.5% |
| vitamin B12 | 59.3 | mcg | 2470.8% |
| vitamin C | 1.3 | mg | 1.4% |
| vitamin D | 1.2 (48 IU) | mcg | 8.0% |
| vitamin E | 0.38 | mg | 2.5% |
| vitamin K | 3.1 | mcg | 2.6% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 5 | mg | 0.5% |
| iron | 4.9 | mg | 27.2% |
| magnesium | 18 | mg | 4.5% |
| phosphorus | 387 | mg | 55.3% |
| potassium | 313 | mg | 12.0% |
| sodium | 69 | mg | 3.0% |
| zinc | 4 | mg | 36.4% |
| copper | 9.755 | mg | 1083.9% |
| manganese | 0.31 | mg | 13.5% |
| selenium | 39.7 | mcg | 72.2% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 629 | mg | 89.9% | 177% |
| Isoleucine | 967 | mg | 69.1% | 145% |
| Leucine | 1910 | mg | 70.0% | 141% |
| Lysine | 1607 | mg | 76.5% | 151% |
| Methionine | 919 | mg | 87.5% | 180% |
| Phenylalanine | 1891 | mg | 108.1% | 208% |
| Threonine | 869 | mg | 82.8% | 157% |
| Tryptophan | 263 | mg | 93.9% | 180% |
| Valine | 1260 | mg | 69.2% | 142% |
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