Liver and onions, stewed, homemade

Homemade stewed liver and onions is a cooked dish made from liver and onions. It provides protein and fat, together with vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin A and iron. Per 100g, it contains 15g of protein, 6.9g of fat, 11,970µg of vitamin A (retinol equivalent) and 5.4mg of iron.

Protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues, and iron is needed to make haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood. Liver contains a large amount of vitamin A. Liver and liver products are not recommended during pregnancy because excess vitamin A can harm the developing baby. Full nutrient figures, including energy, saturated fat and salt, are in the tables below.