Beef liver
Carb Check
- Carbs
- 5gCarbs
- Fiber
- 0gFiber
- Net Carbs
- 5gNet Carbs
- Carbs per Portion
- 6.3gCarbs per Portion
- GI Estimate
- Very Low (<= 20)GI Estimate
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Diet Check
- Low Carb
- Yes
- Keto
- Yes
- Carnivore
- Yes
- Paleo
- Yes
- Slow Carb
- Yes
- Vegan
- No
- Vegetarian
- No
- Low FODMAP
- Yes
pH Check
Nutrient Distribution per 100g
Beef liver
- Water70.0g
- Fiber0.0g
- Carbs5.0g
- Fat4.0g
- Protein19.0g
Advanced Nutrient Analysis
- Histamine
- Moderate
- Purine
- High
- Tyramine
- Moderate
- FODMAP
- Low
- Oxalate
- Not present
- Goitrogen
- Not present
- Sulfite
- Not present
- Nitrate
- Not present
- Antioxidants
- Not present
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For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.
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Beef liver offers a rich nutrient profile with high levels of iron, zinc, and phosphorus, though it does contain 5g of carbohydrates. These attributes make it nutritious when eaten in moderation within a low-carb diet.
- Contains 5g carbohydrates, suitable in moderation for low-carb diets.
- High iron at 40.24% RDA and zinc at 41.14% RDA.
- Rich in phosphorus at 35.27% RDA.
- Low in sodium, calcium, potassium, and magnesium.
Is Beef liver keto?
Beef liver can be included in a ketogenic diet when consumed in moderation due to its 5g carbohydrate content. Its high nutrient density supports its inclusion in a balanced keto regimen.
Carbohydrate Impact and Glycemic Index of Beef liver
With 5g of carbohydrates, beef liver can slightly influence blood sugar levels, so intake should be managed carefully, especially by those maintaining low glycemic index diets.
Vitamin Check
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- 18000
- Vitamin C
- 30
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- 0.27
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- 3.1
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- 0.96
- Beta-Carotene
- 0
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 125g serving.
Mineral Check
- Sodium
- 290
- Calcium
- 7
- Iron
- 7
- Potassium
- 290
- Magnesium
- 15
- Phosphorus
- 360
- Zinc
- 4.8
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 125g serving.
Allergen Check
- Fructose
- Not present
- Lactose
- Not present
- Gluten
- Not present
- Soy
- Not present
- Shellfish
- Not present
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Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount (100g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 131 kcal |
| Beta-CaroteneVitamin | 0 |
| CalciumMineral | 7 |
| CarbohydratesMacro | 5 |
| Dietary FatMacro | 4 |
| Dietary FiberMacro | 0 |
| IronMineral | 7 |
| MagnesiumMineral | 15 |
| PhosphorusMineral | 360 |
| PotassiumMineral | 290 |
| ProteinMacro | 19 |
| SodiumMineral | 290 |
| Vitamin A (Retinol)Vitamin | 18000 |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)Vitamin | 0.27 |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin | 3.1 |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)Vitamin | 0.96 |
| Vitamin CVitamin | 30 |
| WaterMacro | 70 |
| ZincMineral | 4.8 |
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