USDA-derived comparison

Beef Liver vs Chicken Breast

Beef Liver leads for Vitamin A, Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B3 per 100g, while Chicken Breast holds its own elsewhere.

Who each is for: Choose beef Liver for vitamin A and vitamin B2.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Beef Liver

Typical serving: 1 slice (85g)

48/100

More vitamin AMore vitamin B2More vitamin B3More vitamin B12
Full Beef Liver page

Chicken Breast

Typical serving: 1 breast (170g)

18/100

No clear per-100g leads, which is a result in itself.

Full Chicken Breast page

Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientBeef LiverChicken Breast
Calories191 kcal165 kcal
Protein29 g31 g
Carbs5 g0 g
Fat5 g4 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat3 g1 g
Sodium79 mg74 mg
Potassium352 mg256 mg
Calcium6 mg15 mg
Iron6.5 mg1 mg
Magnesium21 mg29 mg
Zinc5.3 mg1 mg
Vitamin C2 mg0 mg
Vitamin D1.2 µg0.1 µg
Vitamin B1270.6 µg0.3 µg
Folate253 µg4 µg

Servings differ: 1 slice of beef liver is about 85g, 1 breast of chicken breast about 170g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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