Chicken liver vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chicken liver and beef
- 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.
- Chicken liver contains 1648 times more vitamin A than beef. Chicken liver contains 3296µg of vitamin A, while beef contains 2µg.
- Beef contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, 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.
| 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% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.9% |
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 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% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.92 g
Fats:
4.83 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
76.46 g
Other:
1.06 g
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +430% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.563 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.306 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +118.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 16.58µg | 4.21µg | 515% |
| Vitamin A | 3296µg | 2µg | 366% |
| Folate | 588µg | 7µg | 145% |
| Vitamin B5 | 6.233mg | 0.481mg | 115% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.778mg | 0.4mg | 106% |
| Cholesterol | 345mg | 85mg | 87% |
| Iron | 8.99mg | 3.04mg | 74% |
| Selenium | 54.6µg | 25.4µg | 53% |
| Copper | 0.492mg | 0.097mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.728mg | 5.76mg | 25% |
| Choline | 194.4mg | 75.6mg | 22% |
| Protein | 16.92g | 27.55g | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.305mg | 0.074mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.853mg | 0.669mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.009mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 3.7mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 297mg | 259mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.563g | 2.595g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.306g | 0.532g | 5% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 352mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.249g | 2.734g | 4% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 169kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 4.83g | 6.54g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.73g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.73g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.065g | 0.375g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.725mg | 1.534mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.52mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.512mg | 2.833mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.332mg | 3.178mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.432mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.824mg | 1.299mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.998mg | 1.603mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.507mg | 1.244mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.006g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.011g | 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 | 0.005g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.475g | 0.349g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
387%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.032g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 260mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
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 ($)