Beef vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beef and chicken liver
- Chicken liver is richer than beef in vitamin B12, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, iron, selenium, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chicken liver is 515% higher.
- Beef contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +195.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +407.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2733.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +115% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +164700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +312.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +344.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1195.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +293.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +8300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +157.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 16.58µg | 515% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 3296µg | 366% |
| Folate | 7µg | 588µg | 145% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 6.233mg | 115% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 1.778mg | 106% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 345mg | 87% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 8.99mg | 74% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 54.6µg | 53% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.492mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 9.728mg | 25% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 194.4mg | 22% |
| Protein | 27.55g | 16.92g | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17.9mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.305mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.853mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.255mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 2.67mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 259mg | 297mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.595g | 1.563g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 1.306g | 5% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 230mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.734g | 1.249g | 4% |
| Calories | 169kcal | 119kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 6.54g | 4.83g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 71mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.73g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | 0.065g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 1.512mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 1.332mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 0.824mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | 0.475g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
16.92 g
Fats:
4.83 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
76.46 g
Other:
1.06 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +430% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
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 | +118.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.5% |
