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Chicken liver vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicken liver and Ground beef

  • Ground beef has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 587% more.
  • Chicken liver has 1099 times more Vitamin A RAE than Ground beef. Chicken liver has 3296µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Ground beef has 3µg.
  • Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 +296%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.9%
Contains more Copper +522.8%
Contains more Manganese +2733.3%
Contains more Selenium +185.9%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Zinc +118.7%
Equal in Potassium - 241
Equal in Sodium - 73
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% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Iron +296%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.9%
Contains more Copper +522.8%
Contains more Manganese +2733.3%
Contains more Selenium +185.9%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Zinc +118.7%
Equal in Potassium - 241
Equal in Sodium - 73

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 +122988.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +498%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +939.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174.3%
Contains more Folate +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +565.9%
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +122988.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +498%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +939.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174.3%
Contains more Folate +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +565.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31%
Contains more Protein +41.1%
Contains more Fats +218.2%
Contains more Other +125.5%
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31%
Contains more Protein +41.1%
Contains more Fats +218.2%
Contains more Other +125.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +486.2%
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +486.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Protein 16.92g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 4.83g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Calories 119kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Calcium 8mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 8.99mg 2.27mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 17mg Chicken liver
Phosphorus 297mg 166mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 71mg 73mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.67mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.492mg 0.079mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.009mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 19.1µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 9IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 3µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.12mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.051mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.171mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 4.026mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.512mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.311mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 7µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 2.49µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 0µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.121mg Chicken liver
Threonine 0.725mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.512mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.332mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.432mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.998mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.507mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 345mg 88mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 0.065g 1.173g Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 1.563g 6.073g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 0.408g 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 0.008g Ground beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver

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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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 257mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.51g)
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 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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.