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Beef ribs vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beef ribs and Chicken liver

  • Beef ribs have less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B6 than Chicken liver.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 594% more than Beef ribs.
  • Beef ribs have 8 times more Saturated Fat than Chicken liver. While Beef ribs have 12.29g of Saturated Fat, Chicken liver has only 1.563g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Chicken, liver, all classes, raw.

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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 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 2.4% 20% 337% 164% 73% 127% 9.3% 33% 298%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.9%
Contains more IronIron +285.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +459.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1861.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 60% 665% 14% 0% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 2073% 0% 441% 106%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +335.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +835.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1584.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +270.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +611.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +8300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 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 ProteinProtein +34.8%
Contains more FatsFats +531.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +65.9%
Contains more OtherOther +73.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.306 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +944%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Chicken liver Opinion
Calories 372kcal 119kcal Beef ribs
Protein 22.8g 16.92g Beef ribs
Fats 30.49g 4.83g Beef ribs
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Cholesterol 85mg 345mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 20mg 19mg Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 8mg Beef ribs
Potassium 290mg 230mg Beef ribs
Iron 2.33mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.088mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Zinc 5.76mg 2.67mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 297mg Chicken liver
Sodium 64mg 71mg Beef ribs
Vitamin A 0IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A 0µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.013mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 21.2µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Folate 7µg 588µg Chicken liver
Trans Fat 0.065g Beef ribs
Choline 194.4mg Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 12.29g 1.563g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 1.249g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.306g Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.176mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg 0.725mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg 0.813mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.802mg 1.512mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg 1.332mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.584mg 0.432mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.824mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.109mg 0.998mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.781mg 0.507mg Beef ribs
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Chicken liver
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
39%
Beef ribs
354%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.727g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
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 ($)
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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.