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Chicken liver vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken liver and Barbecue chicken different?

  • Chicken liver is higher than Barbecue chicken in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 671% more than Barbecue chicken.
  • Chicken liver contains 165 times more Vitamin A RAE than Barbecue chicken. Chicken liver contains 3296µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Barbecue chicken contains 20µg.
  • Barbecue chicken is lower in Cholesterol.

Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Iron +846.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +539%
Contains more Manganese +5000%
Contains more Selenium +148.2%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Iron +846.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +539%
Contains more Manganese +5000%
Contains more Selenium +148.2%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +16434.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4000.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +346.6%
Contains more Folate +7250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3427.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +16434.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4000.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +346.6%
Contains more Folate +7250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3427.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +508.3%
Contains more Water +24.5%
Contains more Other +20.5%
Contains more Protein +33%
Contains more Fats +212.2%
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Carbs +508.3%
Contains more Water +24.5%
Contains more Other +20.5%
Contains more Protein +33%
Contains more Fats +212.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56%
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56%

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 Barbecue chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0.12g Chicken liver
Protein 16.92g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 4.83g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.73g 0.12g Chicken liver
Calories 119kcal 226kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0g 0.12g Chicken liver
Calcium 8mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 8.99mg 0.95mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 297mg 218mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 71mg 335mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.67mg 1.78mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.492mg 0.077mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.005mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 22µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 67IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 20µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.46mg Chicken liver
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.055mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.227mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 5.732mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.152mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.191mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 8µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 0.47µg Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.173mg Chicken liver
Threonine 0.725mg 0.657mg Chicken liver
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.512mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.332mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.432mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 0.69mg Chicken liver
Valine 0.998mg 0.935mg Chicken liver
Histidine 0.507mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 345mg 127mg Barbecue chicken
Trans Fat 0.065g 0.078g Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 1.563g 3.927g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.011g Barbecue chicken
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 liver Barbecue chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
374%
Chicken liver
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.364g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 218mg)
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 liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.