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Lamb vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Chicken liver different?

  • Chicken liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Copper than Lamb.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken liver is 585% higher.
  • Lamb has less Cholesterol.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Chicken, liver, all classes, raw are the varieties used 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 Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +34.8%
Contains more Zinc +67%
Contains more Iron +378.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains more Copper +313.4%
Contains more Manganese +1059.1%
Contains more Selenium +106.8%
Equal in Sodium - 71
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +34.8%
Contains more Zinc +67%
Contains more Iron +378.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains more Copper +313.4%
Contains more Manganese +1059.1%
Contains more Selenium +106.8%
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.
Lamb
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +611.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +556.2%
Contains more Folate +3166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +550.2%
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% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +611.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +556.2%
Contains more Folate +3166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +550.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +44.9%
Contains more Fats +333.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +42.3%
Contains more Other +29.3%
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +44.9%
Contains more Fats +333.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +42.3%
Contains more Other +29.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +606.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +606.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Chicken liver
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 Lamb Chicken liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Protein 24.52g 16.92g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 4.83g Lamb
Carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Calories 294kcal 119kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 8mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 297mg Chicken liver
Potassium 310mg 230mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 71mg Chicken liver
Zinc 4.46mg 2.67mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.022mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 26.4µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 0IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Folate 18µg 588µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.176mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.725mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.813mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.512mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.332mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.432mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.824mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.998mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.507mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 345mg Lamb
Trans Fat 0.065g Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 1.563g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 1.249g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.306g Lamb
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Chicken liver
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
52%
Lamb
374%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 248mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.267g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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