Chicken liver vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Chicken liver and Beef Liver
- Chicken liver has more Folate, Selenium, and Iron, however, Beef Liver is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Choline, and Phosphorus.
- Beef Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 2250% more than Chicken liver.
- Chicken liver has 2 times more Folate than Beef Liver. While Chicken liver has 588µg of Folate, Beef Liver has only 253µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.
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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.
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Iron
+37.5%
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Sodium
-10.1%
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Selenium
+51.2%
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Magnesium
+10.5%
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Phosphorus
+67.3%
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Potassium
+53%
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Zinc
+98.5%
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Copper
+2803%
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Manganese
+39.6%
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Iron
+37.5%
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Sodium
-10.1%
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Selenium
+51.2%
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Magnesium
+10.5%
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Phosphorus
+67.3%
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Potassium
+53%
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Zinc
+98.5%
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Copper
+2803%
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Manganese
+39.6%
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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Vitamin E
+37.3%
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Vitamin C
+842.1%
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Vitamin B1
+57.2%
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Folate
+132.4%
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Vitamin A
+186.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+92.6%
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Vitamin B3
+80.2%
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Vitamin B5
+14.1%
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Vitamin B6
+19.2%
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Vitamin B12
+325.7%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+37.3%
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Vitamin C
+842.1%
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Vitamin B1
+57.2%
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Folate
+132.4%
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Vitamin A
+186.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+92.6%
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Vitamin B3
+80.2%
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Vitamin B5
+14.1%
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Vitamin B6
+19.2%
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Vitamin B12
+325.7%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+30%
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Protein
+71.9%
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Carbs
+602.7%
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+62.3%
Equal in Fats - 5.26
Protein:
16.92 g
Fats:
4.83 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
76.46 g
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1.06 g
Protein:
29.08 g
Fats:
5.26 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
58.81 g
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1.72 g
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Water
+30%
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Protein
+71.9%
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Carbs
+602.7%
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+62.3%
Equal in Fats - 5.26
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-47%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+17.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.124
Saturated Fat:
1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.306 g
Saturated Fat:
2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.109 g
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Saturated Fat
-47%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+17.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.124
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.73g | 5.13g |
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| Protein | 16.92g | 29.08g |
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| Fats | 4.83g | 5.26g |
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| Carbs | 0.73g | 5.13g |
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| Calories | 119kcal | 191kcal |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 6mg |
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| Iron | 8.99mg | 6.54mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 297mg | 497mg |
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| Potassium | 230mg | 352mg |
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| Sodium | 71mg | 79mg |
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| Zinc | 2.67mg | 5.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.492mg | 14.283mg |
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| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.356mg |
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| Selenium | 54.6µg | 36.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 11078IU | 31714IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3296µg | 9442µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 1.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.305mg | 0.194mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.778mg | 3.425mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.728mg | 17.525mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 6.233mg | 7.11mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.853mg | 1.017mg |
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| Folate | 588µg | 253µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 16.58µg | 70.58µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.368mg |
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| Threonine | 0.725mg | 1.215mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.352mg |
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| Leucine | 1.512mg | 2.67mg |
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| Lysine | 1.332mg | 2.247mg |
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| Methionine | 0.432mg | 0.759mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.824mg | 1.515mg |
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| Valine | 0.998mg | 1.761mg |
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| Histidine | 0.507mg | 0.879mg |
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| Cholesterol | 345mg | 396mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.065g | 0.365g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.563g | 2.947g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.249g | 1.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.306g | 1.109g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.475g | 0.659g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | 0.025g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.006g | 0.017g |
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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%
1067%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
567%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken liver is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)