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Beefsteak vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beefsteak and Chicken liver

  • Beefsteak contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, and Copper than Chicken liver.
  • Chicken liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 633% higher.
  • Chicken liver contains 4 times less Saturated Fat than Beefsteak. Beefsteak contains 5.951g of Saturated Fat, while Chicken liver contains 1.563g.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.7%
Contains more IronIron +451.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +574%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2733.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.6%

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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +291%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1170%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1082.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1101.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +7250%
Contains more CholineCholine +91%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 +57.9%
Contains more FatsFats +212.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31.9%
Contains more OtherOther +404.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 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 +404.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +133.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Chicken liver Opinion
Calories 250kcal 119kcal Beefsteak
Protein 26.72g 16.92g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 4.83g Beefsteak
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Cholesterol 79mg 345mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 8mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 230mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.073mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Zinc 4.85mg 2.67mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 297mg Chicken liver
Sodium 57mg 71mg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 0IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A 0µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.009mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 28.8µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 588µg Chicken liver
Trans Fat 0.065g Beefsteak
Choline 101.8mg 194.4mg Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 5.951g 1.563g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 1.249g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 1.306g Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.176mg Chicken liver
Threonine 1.054mg 0.725mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.813mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 1.512mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 1.332mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.432mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.824mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 0.998mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.507mg Beefsteak
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
Beefsteak 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
46%
Beefsteak
354%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.388g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 266mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
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 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.