Head-to-head comparison

Pork Chop (bone-in) vs Beef Liver: Which Has More Protein?

On paper, Pork Chop (bone-in) and Beef Liver solve a similar problem — protein intake — but they get there differently enough to be worth a direct look.

Pork Chop (bone-in)

27.0gprotein / 100g

231 cal · 14.0g fat · $$ · Quality 0.9

Beef Liver

26.3gprotein / 100g

175 cal · 4.9g fat · $ · Quality 0.9

Pork Chop (bone-in) carries 0.7g more protein per 100g than Beef Liver (27.0g vs 26.3g) — a real but modest edge.

Neither has a meaningful edge on protein quality; they're close enough on amino acid profile that it isn't a differentiator here.

Beef Liver is the more budget-friendly pick ($ vs $$ for Pork Chop (bone-in)), worth weighing if cost matters more than the other differences here.

Verdict

These two are closer than the comparison headline suggests. Either Pork Chop (bone-in) or Beef Liver works well in most contexts — let cost, prep time, and personal preference decide rather than the macros.

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gPork Chop (bone-in)Beef Liver
Protein27.0g26.3g
Calories231175
Fat14.0g4.9g
Carbs0.0g3.9g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score0.90.9
Relative cost$$$
Prep time15 min10 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, pork chop (bone-in) or beef liver?

Pork Chop (bone-in) has 27.0g of protein per 100g compared to Beef Liver's 26.3g.

Which is lower in calories?

Beef Liver is lower in calories per 100g, at 175 vs the other's 231.