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

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What are the main differences between Chicken liver and Beef tenderloin?

  • Chicken liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3 than Beef tenderloin.
  • Chicken liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 588% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted 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 +189.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +1721.4%
Contains more Selenium +138.4%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +43.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Zinc +50.9%
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 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Iron +189.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +1721.4%
Contains more Selenium +138.4%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +43.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Zinc +50.9%

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 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +583.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2393.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.2%
Contains more Folate +7250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +574%
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% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +583.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2393.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.2%
Contains more Folate +7250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +574%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +58.1%
Contains more Protein +41.3%
Contains more Fats +409.3%
Contains more Other +195.3%
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +58.1%
Contains more Protein +41.3%
Contains more Fats +409.3%
Contains more Other +195.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +722.3%
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +722.3%

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 tenderloin
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 tenderloin Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Protein 16.92g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 4.83g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Calories 119kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 8mg 9mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 8.99mg 3.11mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 297mg 203mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 71mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 2.67mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.492mg 0.123mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.014mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 22.9µg 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 0.09mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.26mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 3mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.25mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.25mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 8µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 2.46µg Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.725mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.512mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.332mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.432mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 0.998mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.507mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 345mg 85mg Beef tenderloin
Trans Fat 0.065g Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 1.563g 9.72g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 1g 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 tenderloin
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.157g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin 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 ($)
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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.