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Chicken liver vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chicken liver and Beef shank

  • Chicken liver is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Beef shank is higher in Zinc.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 533% more than Beef shank.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Beef shank is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered.

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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 +132.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Copper +186%
Contains more Manganese +1175%
Contains more Selenium +82%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +94.3%
Contains more Zinc +292.9%
Equal in Sodium - 64
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 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Contains more Iron +132.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Copper +186%
Contains more Manganese +1175%
Contains more Selenium +82%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +94.3%
Contains more Zinc +292.9%
Equal in Sodium - 64

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1420.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.5%
Contains more Folate +5780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +337.5%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 111% 25% 86% 8% 474% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1420.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.5%
Contains more Folate +5780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +337.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.4%
Contains more Protein +99.1%
Contains more Fats +31.7%
Contains more Other +65.1%
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.4%
Contains more Protein +99.1%
Contains more Fats +31.7%
Contains more Other +65.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +521.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129%
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +521.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Beef shank Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Protein 16.92g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 4.83g 6.36g Beef shank
Carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Calories 119kcal 201kcal Beef shank
Calcium 8mg 32mg Beef shank
Iron 8.99mg 3.86mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 30mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 297mg 263mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 447mg Beef shank
Sodium 71mg 64mg Beef shank
Zinc 2.67mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Copper 0.492mg 0.172mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.02mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 30µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 0IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 0µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.14mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.21mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 5.89mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.41mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.37mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 10µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 3.79µg Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 0.725mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 1.512mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 1.332mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.432mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 0.998mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 0.507mg 1.153mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 345mg 78mg Beef shank
Trans Fat 0.065g Beef shank
Saturated Fat 1.563g 2.29g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 2.86g Beef shank
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 0.21g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken liver Beef shank
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
65%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.727g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 267mg)
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 ($)
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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/nutrients
  2. Beef shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/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.