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Beef Liver raw vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beef Liver raw and chicken meat

  • Beef Liver raw is richer than chicken meat in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, folate, vitamin B6, choline, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef Liver raw is 2458% higher.
  • Beef Liver raw contains 148 times more copper than chicken meat. Beef Liver raw contains 9.755mg of copper, while chicken meat contains 0.066mg.
  • Chicken meat contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.5% 28% 184% 3252% 109% 166% 9% 40% 217%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.4%
Contains more IronIron +288.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +14680.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.3% 1656% 7.6% 18% 47% 636% 247% 430% 250% 7413% 7.8% 218% 182%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1539.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +596.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +19666.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +29.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +5700%
Contains more CholineCholine +405.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 4% 4% 71%
Protein: 20.36 g
Fats: 3.63 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 70.81 g
Other: 1.31 g
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.1%
Contains more OtherOther +-474.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.1%
Contains more FatsFats +274.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.465 g
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1014.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +538.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Liver raw Chicken meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver raw Chicken meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 59.3µg 0.3µg 2458%
Copper 9.755mg 0.066mg 1077%
Vitamin A 4968µg 48µg 547%
Vitamin B2 2.755mg 0.168mg 199%
Vitamin B5 7.173mg 1.03mg 123%
Folate 290µg 5µg 71%
Cholesterol 275mg 88mg 62%
Vitamin B6 1.083mg 0.4mg 53%
Choline 333.3mg 65.9mg 49%
Iron 4.9mg 1.26mg 46%
Vitamin B3 13.175mg 8.487mg 29%
Phosphorus 387mg 182mg 29%
Selenium 39.7µg 23.9µg 29%
Zinc 4mg 1.94mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.465g 2.97g 17%
Fats 3.63g 13.6g 15%
Protein 20.36g 27.3g 14%
Manganese 0.31mg 0.02mg 13%
Saturated fat 1.233g 3.79g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.479g 5.34g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.063mg 11%
Vitamin D 49IU 2IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Calories 135kcal 239kcal 5%
Potassium 313mg 223mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.27mg 1%
Sodium 69mg 82mg 1%
Vitamin K 3.1µg 2.4µg 1%
Calcium 5mg 15mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 23mg 1%
Carbs 3.89g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 3.89g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.91mg 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 1.607mg 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.543mg 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.084mg 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.26mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.629mg 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.299g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver raw Chicken meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
855%
Beef Liver raw
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
402%
Beef Liver raw
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 187mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.557g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Beef Liver raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169451/nutrients
  2. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.