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Chicken liver vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicken liver and Beef

  • Chicken liver is richer than Beef in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken liver is 515% higher.
  • Chicken liver contains 1648 times more Vitamin A RAE than Beef. Chicken liver contains 3296µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Beef contains 2µg.
  • Beef contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.

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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 +195.7%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains more Copper +407.2%
Contains more Manganese +2733.3%
Contains more Selenium +115%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +53%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Zinc +38.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Contains more Iron +195.7%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains more Copper +407.2%
Contains more Manganese +2733.3%
Contains more Selenium +115%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +53%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Zinc +38.6%

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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Beef
Contains more Vitamin A +184533.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Folate +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 665% 14% 0% 60% 77% 411% 183% 374% 197% 441% 2073% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +184533.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Folate +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +430%
Contains more Protein +62.8%
Contains more Fats +35.4%
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +430%
Contains more Protein +62.8%
Contains more Fats +35.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.9%
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Beef Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Protein 16.92g 27.55g Beef
Fats 4.83g 6.54g Beef
Carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Calories 119kcal 169kcal Beef
Calcium 8mg 13mg Beef
Iron 8.99mg 3.04mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 14mg Chicken liver
Phosphorus 297mg 259mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 352mg Beef
Sodium 71mg 54mg Beef
Zinc 2.67mg 3.7mg Beef
Copper 0.492mg 0.097mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.009mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 25.4µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 6IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 2µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.25mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Beef
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Beef
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.074mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.4mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 5.76mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.481mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.669mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 7µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 4.21µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 0.725mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 1.512mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 1.332mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.432mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 0.998mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.507mg 1.244mg Beef
Cholesterol 345mg 85mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.065g 0.375g Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 1.563g 2.595g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 2.734g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 0.532g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.002g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g 0.349g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken liver Beef
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
374%
Chicken liver
79%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.032g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 260mg)
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 (0)
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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.