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

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What are the main differences between Chicken liver and Porterhouse steak?

  • Chicken liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B6 than Porterhouse steak.
  • Chicken liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 600% higher.
  • Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled 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 Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +205.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.9%
Contains more Copper +278.5%
Contains more Manganese +1600%
Contains more Selenium +178.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +30%
Contains more Zinc +70.8%
Equal in Sodium - 65
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% 111% 16% 83% 27% 9% 125% 44% 2% 107%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +205.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.9%
Contains more Copper +278.5%
Contains more Manganese +1600%
Contains more Selenium +178.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +30%
Contains more Zinc +70.8%
Equal in Sodium - 65

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 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +679.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1885%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.7%
Contains more Folate +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +660.6%
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% 4% 0% 0% 25% 53% 79% 19% 85% 6% 273% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +679.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1885%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.7%
Contains more Folate +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +660.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.9%
Contains more Protein +41.6%
Contains more Fats +299%
Contains more Other +99.1%
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.9%
Contains more Protein +41.6%
Contains more Fats +299%
Contains more Other +99.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +592.6%
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +592.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Porterhouse steak Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Protein 16.92g 23.96g Porterhouse steak
Fats 4.83g 19.27g Porterhouse steak
Carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Calories 119kcal 276kcal Porterhouse steak
Calcium 8mg 7mg Chicken liver
Iron 8.99mg 2.94mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 22mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 297mg 193mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 299mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 71mg 65mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 2.67mg 4.56mg Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.492mg 0.13mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.015mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 19.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 0IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 0µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.18mg Chicken liver
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.099mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.228mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 4.21mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.314mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.365mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 7µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 2.18µg Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.259mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 0.725mg 1.104mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.228mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 1.512mg 2.105mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 1.332mg 2.233mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.432mg 0.676mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 1.033mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 0.998mg 1.288mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.507mg 0.775mg Porterhouse steak
Cholesterol 345mg 67mg Porterhouse steak
Trans Fat 0.065g Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 1.563g 7.271g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 8.65g Porterhouse steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 0.69g 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 Porterhouse 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
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.708g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Porterhouse steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169459/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.