Beef, liver: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Food group: Animal Meat.
The same food in US food tables
The USDA publishes its own analysis of this food. The figures differ, because they measure different varieties grown in different conditions -- neither is wrong. See Beef, cured, breakfast strips, raw or unheated in the USDA tables.
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Beef, liver is a notable source of iron — see what each does in pregnancy.
More animal meat: Beef, brain, Beef, chops, Beef, heart, Beef, kidneys, Beef, lungs, Beef, round (leg).
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 119 kcal |
| Protein | 20.7 g |
| Fat | 4.0 g |
| Iron | 14.8 mg |
| Calcium | 5 mg |
Why it can help during pregnancy
- Iron: Iron supports the extra blood your body makes during pregnancy.
Consensus public-health guidance (WHO / ICMR-NIN). A balanced, varied diet matters more than any single food.
Nutrition source: ICMR-NIN — Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT). Values are typical per 100 g and vary by variety and preparation.
Educational information, not medical or dietary advice. Most everyday foods are fine in normal amounts — ask your doctor or dietitian about anything specific to your pregnancy.