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Beef Liver — Pan-friedS
Proteins · #2 of 34

Beef Liver

Pan-fried · Organ meats

76/100S tier
Calories191
Protein29g
Fiber0g
Sodium99mg
Sugar—g

Graded S — 76 out of 100, #2 of 34 proteins. Micronutrients carries the score (100/100); omega-3 drags it down (2/100).

The short version: The most nutrient-dense food on this list, and it isn't close.

The catch: Vitamin A is extremely high — treat liver as a 1–2x per week food, not a daily staple.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories191
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.3g7%
Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Cholesterol 275mg92%
Sodium 99mg4%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin B12 83.1mcg3462%
Vitamin A 9442mcg RAE1049%
Niacin 17.5mg109%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 76

Micronutrients ×30100
Clean label ×1591
Protein quality (DIAAS) ×2087
Protein ×2561
Omega-3 ×102

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#2 of 34 in Proteins. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Beef Liver healthy?

It grades S — 76 out of 100, #2 of 34 proteins in our system. The most nutrient-dense food on this list, and it isn't close.

How many calories are in Beef Liver?

191 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Beef Liver calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.