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

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Summary of differences between Chicken liver and Beef sirloin

  • Chicken liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Copper, and Selenium, however, Beef sirloin is higher in Zinc.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 630% more than Beef sirloin.
  • Beef sirloin has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled.

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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 +368.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains more Copper +478.8%
Contains more Manganese +2218.2%
Contains more Selenium +40.4%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Potassium +78.3%
Contains more Zinc +113.5%
Equal in Sodium - 66
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 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Contains more Iron +368.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains more Copper +478.8%
Contains more Manganese +2218.2%
Contains more Selenium +40.4%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Potassium +78.3%
Contains more Zinc +113.5%
Equal in Sodium - 66

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 E +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +990.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +926.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.3%
Contains more Folate +5780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1027.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.001
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% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +990.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +926.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.3%
Contains more Folate +5780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1027.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.001

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.3%
Contains more Other +79.7%
Contains more Protein +82%
Equal in Fats - 5.03
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.3%
Contains more Other +79.7%
Contains more Protein +82%
Equal in Fats - 5.03

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +605.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.6%
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +605.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.6%

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 sirloin
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Beef sirloin Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Protein 16.92g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 4.83g 5.03g Beef sirloin
Carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Calories 119kcal 177kcal Beef sirloin
Calcium 8mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Iron 8.99mg 1.92mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 27mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 297mg 253mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 71mg 66mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 2.67mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.492mg 0.085mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.011mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 38.9µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 0IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 0µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.39mg Chicken liver
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.088mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.163mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 9.001mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.607mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.681mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 10µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 1.47µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.202mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 0.725mg 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 1.512mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 1.332mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.432mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 0.998mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.507mg 0.983mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 345mg 81mg Beef sirloin
Trans Fat 0.065g Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.563g 1.915g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 2.006g Beef sirloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 0.185g 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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Chicken liver Beef sirloin
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
52%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.352g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 264mg)
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 ($)
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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.