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Chicken breast vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken breast and Chicken liver

  • Chicken breast has more Vitamin B3, however, Chicken liver is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 675% more than Chicken breast.
  • Chicken liver has 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Chicken breast. Chicken breast has 14.782mg of Vitamin B3, while Chicken liver has 9.728mg.
  • Chicken breast contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Chicken, liver, all classes, raw.

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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.
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
3
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7
Chicken liver
Chicken liver
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains more Iron +688.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains less Sodium -10.1%
Contains more Zinc +147.2%
Contains more Copper +811.1%
Contains more Manganese +1114.3%
Contains more Selenium +108.4%
Chicken breast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Chicken liver
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains more Iron +688.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains less Sodium -10.1%
Contains more Zinc +147.2%
Contains more Copper +811.1%
Contains more Manganese +1114.3%
Contains more Selenium +108.4%

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.
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
3
:
9
Chicken liver
Chicken liver
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +48065.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1322.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +499.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +14600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4381.1%
Chicken breast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 6%
Chicken liver
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +48065.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1322.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +499.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +14600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4381.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
2
:
3
Chicken liver
Chicken liver
Contains more Protein +97.6%
Contains more Carbs +43.1%
Contains more Water +27%
Equal in Fats - 4.83
Equal in Other - 1.06
Chicken breast
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Chicken liver
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +97.6%
Contains more Carbs +43.1%
Contains more Water +27%
Equal in Fats - 4.83
Equal in Other - 1.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
2
:
1
Chicken liver
Chicken liver
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.1%
Chicken breast
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
Chicken liver
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken breast Chicken liver
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 breast Chicken liver Opinion
Net carbs 0.51g 0.73g Chicken liver
Protein 33.44g 16.92g Chicken breast
Fats 4.71g 4.83g Chicken liver
Carbs 0.51g 0.73g Chicken liver
Calories 187kcal 119kcal Chicken breast
Calcium 16mg 8mg Chicken breast
Iron 1.14mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 31mg 19mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 246mg 297mg Chicken liver
Potassium 276mg 230mg Chicken breast
Sodium 79mg 71mg Chicken liver
Zinc 1.08mg 2.67mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.054mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.021mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 26.2µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 23IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chicken breast
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chicken breast
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 9.728mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 1.04mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Folate 4µg 588µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.39mg 0.176mg Chicken breast
Threonine 1.412mg 0.725mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.765mg 0.813mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.509mg 1.512mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.836mg 1.332mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.925mg 0.432mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 1.328mg 0.824mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.659mg 0.998mg Chicken breast
Histidine 1.037mg 0.507mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 91mg 345mg Chicken breast
Trans Fat 0.065g Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 1.29g 1.563g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.72g 1.249g Chicken breast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 1.306g 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 breast Chicken liver
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
50%
Chicken breast
374%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.273g)
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 breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/nutrients
  2. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.