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Chicken liver vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicken liver and Brisket

  • Brisket has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Copper than Chicken liver.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 602% more than Brisket.
  • Brisket has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 +270%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.7%
Contains more Copper +392%
Contains more Manganese +2450%
Contains more Selenium +101.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Zinc +150.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Potassium - 232
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 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Iron +270%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.7%
Contains more Copper +392%
Contains more Manganese +2450%
Contains more Selenium +101.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Zinc +150.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Potassium - 232

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +939.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +997.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.5%
Contains more Folate +6433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +682.1%
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 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +939.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +997.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.5%
Contains more Folate +6433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +682.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +45.7%
Contains more Other +278.6%
Contains more Protein +70.3%
Contains more Fats +281.4%
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +45.7%
Contains more Other +278.6%
Contains more Protein +70.3%
Contains more Fats +281.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +535.2%
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +535.2%

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 Brisket
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Brisket Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Protein 16.92g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 4.83g 18.42g Brisket
Carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Calories 119kcal 289kcal Brisket
Calcium 8mg 16mg Brisket
Iron 8.99mg 2.43mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 19mg
Phosphorus 297mg 175mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 232mg Brisket
Sodium 71mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 2.67mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.492mg 0.1mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.01mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 27.1µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 0IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 0µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.51mg Chicken liver
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.059mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.171mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 4.087mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.568mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.282mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 9µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 2.12µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.181mg Brisket
Threonine 0.725mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 1.512mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 1.332mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.432mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 0.998mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.507mg 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 345mg 106mg Brisket
Trans Fat 0.065g Brisket
Saturated Fat 1.563g 7.305g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 7.934g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 0.681g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken liver Brisket
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
374%
Chicken liver
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.742g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 239mg)
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)

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.