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Beef Liver vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beef Liver and Chicken heart

  • Chicken heart contains less Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus than Beef Liver.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2637% higher.
  • Chicken heart contains 1049 times less Vitamin A RAE than Beef Liver. Beef Liver contains 9442µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chicken heart contains 9µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chicken heart is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.8%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Copper +4028%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +739.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Zinc +24.3%
Equal in Iron - 5.96
Equal in Sodium - 74
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.8%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Copper +4028%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +739.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Zinc +24.3%
Equal in Iron - 5.96
Equal in Sodium - 74

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +105613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.5%
Contains more Folate +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +868.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +68.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 11% 38% 168% 92% 154% 84% 54% 912% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +105613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.5%
Contains more Folate +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +868.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +68.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +87%
Contains more Carbs +622.5%
Contains more Other +102.4%
Contains more Fats +77.4%
Contains more Water +25.1%
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Protein +87%
Contains more Carbs +622.5%
Contains more Other +102.4%
Contains more Fats +77.4%
Contains more Water +25.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.66
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.66

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Liver Chicken heart
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0.71g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 15.55g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 9.33g Chicken heart
Carbs 5.13g 0.71g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 153kcal Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 12mg Chicken heart
Iron 6.54mg 5.96mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 15mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 177mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 176mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 74mg Chicken heart
Zinc 5.3mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 14.283mg 0.346mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.089mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 4.3µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 30IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 9µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.152mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.728mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 4.883mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 2.559mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.36mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 72µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 7.29µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.199mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.704mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.833mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.355mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 1.303mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.376mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.696mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 0.88mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.408mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 136mg Chicken heart
Trans Fat 0.365g Chicken heart
Saturated Fat 2.947g 2.66g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 2.37g Chicken heart
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 2.71g Chicken heart
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

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Beef Liver Chicken heart
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
1067%
Beef Liver
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.287g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients
  2. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.