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Chicken liver vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken liver and Pot roast

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Copper in Chicken liver is higher than in Pot roast.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 602% more than Pot roast.
  • Pot roast contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" 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.
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 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.1% 1.3% 147%
Contains more IronIron +271.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +397%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +149.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Potassium ~231mg

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% 665% 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 0% 0% 10% 6% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 266% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +416.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +939.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +991.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +678.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +6433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

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
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +47.3%
Contains more OtherOther +-10700%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71%
Contains more FatsFats +296.9%

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.708 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +554.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Pot roast Opinion
Calories 119kcal 297kcal Pot roast
Protein 16.92g 28.94g Pot roast
Fats 4.83g 19.17g Pot roast
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Cholesterol 345mg 116mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Pot roast
Magnesium 19mg 19mg
Calcium 8mg 16mg Pot roast
Potassium 230mg 231mg Pot roast
Iron 8.99mg 2.42mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.492mg 0.099mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.67mg 6.66mg Pot roast
Phosphorus 297mg 174mg Chicken liver
Sodium 71mg 47mg Pot roast
Vitamin A 11078IU 0IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A 3296µg 0µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.51mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Pot roast
Manganese 0.255mg 0.01mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 27µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.059mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.171mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 4.105mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.571mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.283mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 2.13µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Pot roast
Folate 588µg 9µg Chicken liver
Trans Fat 0.065g Pot roast
Choline 194.4mg 110.2mg Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 1.563g 7.548g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 8.175g Pot roast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 0.708g Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.19mg Pot roast
Threonine 0.725mg 1.156mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.317mg Pot roast
Leucine 1.512mg 2.302mg Pot roast
Lysine 1.332mg 2.446mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.432mg 0.754mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 1.143mg Pot roast
Valine 0.998mg 1.436mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.507mg 0.924mg Pot roast
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken liver Pot roast
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
354%
Chicken liver
45%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 229mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.985g)
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 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 ($)

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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.