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Chicken liver vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chicken liver and caribou meat

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, folate, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, iron, and copper in chicken liver is higher than in caribou meat.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 414% more than caribou meat.
  • Caribou meat contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Game meat, caribou, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 27% 231% 88% 143% 100% 7.8% 11% 74%
Contains more IronIron +45.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +193.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +301.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +97%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.5%

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 60% 1099% 14% 0% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 2073% 0% 441% 106%
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 10% 0% 8% 0% 63% 208% 109% 161% 74% 830% 3.5% 3.8% 67%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +496.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +149.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +11660%
Contains more CholineCholine +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +22.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.9%
Contains more OtherOther +218.9%
~equal in Fats ~4.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 30% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.563 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.306 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.62 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.7g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~1.33g

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 Caribou meat
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 Chicken liver Caribou meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 6.64µg 414%
Vitamin A 3296µg 0µg 366%
Folate 588µg 5µg 146%
Cholesterol 345mg 109mg 79%
Selenium 54.6µg 13.6µg 75%
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 2.68mg 71%
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.9mg 68%
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.32mg 41%
Iron 8.99mg 6.17mg 35%
Protein 16.92g 29.77g 26%
Copper 0.492mg 0.263mg 25%
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 5.79mg 25%
Zinc 2.67mg 5.26mg 24%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 3mg 17%
Choline 194.4mg 122.6mg 13%
Phosphorus 297mg 233mg 9%
Manganese 0.255mg 0.087mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.25mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 0.62g 5%
Calories 119kcal 167kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.4mg 2%
Potassium 230mg 310mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 27mg 2%
Calcium 8mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg 1%
Saturated fat 1.563g 1.7g 1%
Fats 4.83g 4.42g 1%
Carbs 0.73g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.73g 0g N/A
Sodium 71mg 60mg 0%
Trans fat 0.065g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 1.249g 1.33g 0%
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.458mg 0%
Threonine 0.725mg 1.273mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.347mg 0%
Leucine 1.512mg 2.457mg 0%
Lysine 1.332mg 2.697mg 0%
Methionine 0.432mg 0.665mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 1.324mg 0%
Valine 0.998mg 1.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.507mg 1.179mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g 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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is better in case of low diet
Chicken liver Caribou meat
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
387%
Chicken liver
118%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.137g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 236mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/nutrients
  2. Caribou meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173854/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.