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Beer vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beer and chicken liver

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3 in chicken liver is higher than in beer.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 690% more than beer.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of chicken liver is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +216.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +751.9%
Contains more IronIron +44850%
Contains more CopperCopper +9740%
Contains more ZincZinc +26600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2021.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3087.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9000%

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.
Beer
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
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% 1099% 14% 0% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 2073% 0% 441% 106%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7012%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1796.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1754.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +82800%
Contains more FolateFolate +9700%
Contains more CholineCholine +1824.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
3
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 CarbsCarbs +386.3%
Contains more WaterWater +20.3%
Contains more OtherOther +280.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3578.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Chicken liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 16.58µg 690%
Vitamin A 0µg 3296µg 366%
Folate 6µg 588µg 146%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 1.778mg 135%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 6.233mg 124%
Cholesterol 0mg 345mg 115%
Iron 0.02mg 8.99mg 112%
Selenium 0.6µg 54.6µg 98%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.853mg 62%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 9.728mg 58%
Copper 0.005mg 0.492mg 54%
Phosphorus 14mg 297mg 40%
Choline 10.1mg 194.4mg 34%
Protein 0.46g 16.92g 33%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.305mg 25%
Zinc 0.01mg 2.67mg 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg 20%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.255mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.306g 9%
Saturated fat 0g 1.563g 7%
Fats 0g 4.83g 7%
Potassium 27mg 230mg 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.7mg 5%
Calories 43kcal 119kcal 4%
Sodium 4mg 71mg 3%
Magnesium 6mg 19mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.249g 3%
Carbs 3.55g 0.73g 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 0.73g N/A
Calcium 4mg 8mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.065g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.725mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.512mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 1.332mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.432mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.824mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.998mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.507mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer Chicken liver
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
3%
Beer
387%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 345mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.563g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.