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Chicken liver vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicken liver and Chuck steak?

  • Chicken liver is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, and Copper, yet Chuck steak is higher in Zinc.
  • Chicken liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 565% more.
  • Chicken liver has 471 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chuck steak. While Chicken liver has 3296µg of Vitamin A RAE, Chuck steak has only 7µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chuck steak is lower.

We used Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this article.

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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 +266.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.9%
Contains more Copper +539%
Contains more Manganese +2025%
Contains more Selenium +98.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +41.3%
Contains more Zinc +225.1%
Equal in Sodium - 71
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 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Iron +266.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.9%
Contains more Copper +539%
Contains more Manganese +2025%
Contains more Selenium +98.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +41.3%
Contains more Zinc +225.1%
Equal in Sodium - 71

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 +44212%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +830.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +728.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.7%
Contains more Folate +9700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +447.2%
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 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +44212%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +830.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +728.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.7%
Contains more Folate +9700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +447.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38.5%
Contains more Other +562.5%
Contains more Protein +47.6%
Contains more Fats +306.6%
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38.5%
Contains more Other +562.5%
Contains more Protein +47.6%
Contains more Fats +306.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +657.2%
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +657.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Chuck steak Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Protein 16.92g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 4.83g 19.64g Chuck steak
Carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Calories 119kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 8mg 16mg Chuck steak
Iron 8.99mg 2.45mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 22mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 297mg 193mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 325mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 71mg
Zinc 2.67mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.492mg 0.077mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.012mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 27.5µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 25IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 7µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.1mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.066mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.191mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 4.663mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.752mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.373mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 3.03µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 0.725mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 1.512mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 1.332mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.432mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 0.998mg 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.507mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 345mg 87mg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 0.065g 1.287g Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 1.563g 8.66g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 0.81g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken liver Chuck steak
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
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.097g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken 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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (71 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.