Chicken breast vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Chicken breast and Liver
- Chicken breast contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Copper, Zinc, and Folate than Liver.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Liver is 763% higher.
- Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, 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.
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Calcium
+60%
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Magnesium
+121.4%
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Potassium
+84%
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Iron
+1471.9%
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Sodium
-38%
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Zinc
+522.2%
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Copper
+1074.1%
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Manganese
+1328.6%
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Selenium
+157.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 241
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Calcium
+60%
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Magnesium
+121.4%
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Potassium
+84%
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Iron
+1471.9%
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Sodium
-38%
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Zinc
+522.2%
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Copper
+1074.1%
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Manganese
+1328.6%
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Selenium
+157.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 241
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.
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Vitamin B3
+75.2%
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Vitamin B6
+12.3%
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Vitamin A
+78147.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+226.6%
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Vitamin B2
+1656.8%
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Vitamin B5
+359%
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Folate
+3975%
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Vitamin B12
+4945.9%
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Vitamin B3
+75.2%
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Vitamin B6
+12.3%
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Vitamin A
+78147.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+226.6%
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Vitamin B2
+1656.8%
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Vitamin B5
+359%
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Folate
+3975%
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Vitamin B12
+4945.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+28.5%
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Carbs
+637.3%
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Other
+32.7%
Equal in Fats - 4.4
Equal in Water - 64.32
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
3.76 g
Water:
64.32 g
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1.5 g
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Protein
+28.5%
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Carbs
+637.3%
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+32.7%
Equal in Fats - 4.4
Equal in Water - 64.32
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+173%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.41
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.05
Saturated Fat:
1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.07 g
Saturated Fat:
1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.05 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+173%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.41
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.05
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.51g | 3.76g |
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| Protein | 33.44g | 26.02g |
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| Fats | 4.71g | 4.4g |
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| Carbs | 0.51g | 3.76g |
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| Calories | 187kcal | 165kcal |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 17.92mg |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 246mg | 241mg |
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| Potassium | 276mg | 150mg |
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| Sodium | 79mg | 49mg |
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| Zinc | 1.08mg | 6.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.634mg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.3mg |
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| Selenium | 26.2µg | 67.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 23IU | 17997IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 5405µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 23.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.258mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 2.196mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 8.435mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 4.774mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.57mg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 163µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 18.67µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0.366mg |
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| Threonine | 1.412mg | 1.107mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 1.32mg |
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| Leucine | 2.509mg | 2.319mg |
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| Lysine | 2.836mg | 2.007mg |
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| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0.645mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 1.274mg |
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| Valine | 1.659mg | 1.607mg |
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| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0.708mg |
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| Cholesterol | 91mg | 355mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.29g | 1.41g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.03g | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.72g | 0.63g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 1.05g |
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| 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%
397%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
161%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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