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Beef Liver vs. Chicken liver pate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef Liver and Chicken liver pate different?

  • Beef Liver is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Choline, however, Chicken liver pate is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef Liver is 2605% higher.
  • Beef Liver contains 79 times more Copper than Chicken liver pate. While Beef Liver contains 14.283mg of Copper, Chicken liver pate contains only 0.18mg.

Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Pate, chicken liver, canned are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +184%
Contains more Potassium +270.5%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Zinc +147.7%
Contains more Copper +7835%
Contains more Manganese +119.8%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +40.5%
Contains more Selenium +27.7%
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 3% 345% 10% 75% 9% 51% 59% 60% 22% 252%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +184%
Contains more Potassium +270.5%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Zinc +147.7%
Contains more Copper +7835%
Contains more Manganese +119.8%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +40.5%
Contains more Selenium +27.7%

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 +4280.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +774.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +426.3%
Contains more Folate +26.9%
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 44% 20% 0% 34% 14% 324% 141% 158% 60% 241% 1009% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4280.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +774.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +426.3%
Contains more Folate +26.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +116.2%
Contains more Other +36.5%
Contains more Fats +149%
Contains more Carbs +27.7%
Contains more Water +11.6%
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
13% 13% 7% 66%
Protein: 13.45 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 6.55 g
Water: 65.64 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +116.2%
Contains more Other +36.5%
Contains more Fats +149%
Contains more Carbs +27.7%
Contains more Water +11.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +369.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.8%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
34% 45% 21%
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +369.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.8%

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 liver pate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Chicken liver pate Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 6.55g Chicken liver pate
Protein 29.08g 13.45g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 13.1g Chicken liver pate
Carbs 5.13g 6.55g Chicken liver pate
Calories 191kcal 201kcal Chicken liver pate
Calcium 6mg 10mg Chicken liver pate
Iron 6.54mg 9.19mg Chicken liver pate
Magnesium 21mg 13mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 175mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 95mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 386mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 2.14mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.18mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.162mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 46.1µg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin A 31714IU 724IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 217µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.98mg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 10mg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.052mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 1.401mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 7.517mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 2.62mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.26mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 321µg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 8.07µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.195mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.601mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.735mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.196mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 0.953mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.34mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.694mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 0.863mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.347mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 391mg Chicken liver pate
Trans Fat 0.365g Chicken liver pate
Saturated Fat 2.947g 4g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 5.28g Chicken liver pate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 2.46g Chicken liver pate
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Chicken liver pate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
170%
Chicken liver pate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
88%
Chicken liver pate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.053g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 liver pate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172928/nutrients

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

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