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Chicken liver vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken liver and Veal

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B6 in Chicken liver is higher than in Veal.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 638% more than Veal.
  • Veal contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Veal, ground, 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 +808.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.5%
Contains more Copper +377.7%
Contains more Manganese +628.6%
Contains more Selenium +298.5%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +46.5%
Contains more Zinc +44.9%
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 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Contains more Iron +808.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.5%
Contains more Copper +377.7%
Contains more Manganese +628.6%
Contains more Selenium +298.5%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +46.5%
Contains more Zinc +44.9%

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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Veal
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +558.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +437.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.7%
Contains more Folate +5245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1205.5%
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 0% 3% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +558.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +437.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.7%
Contains more Folate +5245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1205.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Contains more Protein +44.1%
Contains more Fats +56.5%
Contains more Other +22.6%
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Contains more Protein +44.1%
Contains more Fats +56.5%
Contains more Other +22.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.4%
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.4%

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 Veal
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 Veal Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Protein 16.92g 24.38g Veal
Fats 4.83g 7.56g Veal
Carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Calories 119kcal 172kcal Veal
Calcium 8mg 17mg Veal
Iron 8.99mg 0.99mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 24mg Veal
Phosphorus 297mg 217mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 337mg Veal
Sodium 71mg 83mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.67mg 3.87mg Veal
Copper 0.492mg 0.103mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.035mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 13.7µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 0IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 0µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.15mg Chicken liver
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.07mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.27mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 8.03mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 1.16mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.39mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 11µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 1.27µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 0µg 1.2µg Veal
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.247mg Veal
Threonine 0.725mg 1.065mg Veal
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.201mg Veal
Leucine 1.512mg 1.94mg Veal
Lysine 1.332mg 2.009mg Veal
Methionine 0.432mg 0.569mg Veal
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 0.984mg Veal
Valine 0.998mg 1.347mg Veal
Histidine 0.507mg 0.885mg Veal
Cholesterol 345mg 103mg Veal
Trans Fat 0.065g Veal
Saturated Fat 1.563g 3.04g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 2.84g Veal
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 0.55g 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 Veal
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
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veal
Veal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 242mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.477g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.