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

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A recap on differences between Chicken liver and Beef broiled

  • Chicken liver is higher than Beef broiled in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 581% more than Beef broiled.
  • Chicken liver contains 1099 times more Vitamin A RAE than Beef broiled. While Chicken liver contains 3296µg of Vitamin A RAE, Beef broiled contains only 3µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Beef broiled is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 Iron +245.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Copper +478.8%
Contains more Manganese +2025%
Contains more Selenium +154%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.3%
Contains more Zinc +136.3%
Equal in Sodium - 72
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Iron +245.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Copper +478.8%
Contains more Manganese +2025%
Contains more Selenium +154%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.3%
Contains more Zinc +136.3%
Equal in Sodium - 72

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +122988.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +563%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +910.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +847.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.3%
Contains more Folate +6433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +528%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 665% 14% 0% 60% 77% 411% 183% 374% 197% 441% 2073% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +122988.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +563%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +910.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +847.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.3%
Contains more Folate +6433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +528%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.9%
Contains more Other +55.9%
Contains more Protein +53.3%
Contains more Fats +219%
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.9%
Contains more Other +55.9%
Contains more Protein +53.3%
Contains more Fats +219%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +433.9%
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +433.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Beef broiled Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Protein 16.92g 25.93g Beef broiled
Fats 4.83g 15.41g Beef broiled
Carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Calories 119kcal 250kcal Beef broiled
Calcium 8mg 18mg Beef broiled
Iron 8.99mg 2.6mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 21mg Beef broiled
Phosphorus 297mg 198mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 318mg Beef broiled
Sodium 71mg 72mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.67mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.492mg 0.085mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.012mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 21.5µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 9IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 3µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.12mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Beef broiled
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.046mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.176mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 5.378mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.658mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.382mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 9µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 2.64µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 0µg 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.094mg Chicken liver
Threonine 0.725mg 0.72mg Chicken liver
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.822mg Beef broiled
Leucine 1.512mg 1.45mg Chicken liver
Lysine 1.332mg 1.54mg Beef broiled
Methionine 0.432mg 0.478mg Beef broiled
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 0.725mg Chicken liver
Valine 0.998mg 0.914mg Chicken liver
Histidine 0.507mg 0.604mg Beef broiled
Cholesterol 345mg 88mg Beef broiled
Trans Fat 0.065g 0.572g Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 1.563g 5.895g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 6.668g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 0.484g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g 0.044g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
374%
Chicken liver
52%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.332g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 257mg)
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 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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.