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Beef Liver vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef Liver and Chuck steak?

  • Chuck steak has less Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Choline, Folate, and Iron than Beef Liver.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2815% higher.
  • Beef Liver has 1349 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chuck steak. Beef Liver has 9442µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chuck steak has 7µg.
  • Chuck steak contains less Cholesterol.

We used Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +166.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.5%
Contains more Copper +18449.4%
Contains more Manganese +2866.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.3%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -10.1%
Contains more Zinc +63.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 325
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 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Iron +166.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.5%
Contains more Copper +18449.4%
Contains more Manganese +2866.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.3%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -10.1%
Contains more Zinc +63.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 325

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 +126756%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1693.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +845.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +4116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2229.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +106.3%
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% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +126756%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1693.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +845.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +4116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2229.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +106.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +975%
Contains more Fats +273.4%
Equal in Water - 55.22
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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +975%
Contains more Fats +273.4%
Equal in Water - 55.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +741.4%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +741.4%

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 Chuck steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Chuck steak Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 24.98g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 19.64g Chuck steak
Carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 6mg 16mg Chuck steak
Iron 6.54mg 2.45mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 497mg 193mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 325mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 71mg Chuck steak
Zinc 5.3mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 14.283mg 0.077mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.012mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 27.5µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 25IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 7µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.1mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU 5IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.066mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.191mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 4.663mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.752mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.373mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 6µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 3.03µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.6µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.281mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 1.099mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 1.062mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 2.009mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 2.184mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.709mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.951mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 1.129mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.809mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 87mg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 0.365g 1.287g Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 2.947g 8.66g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 0.81g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.006g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g 0.619g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Chuck steak
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
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.713g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/nutrients

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

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