Chicken liver vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chicken liver and Chicken meat?
- Chicken liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B6 than Chicken meat.
- Chicken liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 678% higher.
- Chicken meat has 118 times less Folate than Chicken liver. Chicken liver has 588µg of Folate, while Chicken meat has 5µg.
- Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol.
We used Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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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Iron
+613.5%
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Phosphorus
+63.2%
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Sodium
-13.4%
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Zinc
+37.6%
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Copper
+645.5%
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Manganese
+1175%
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Selenium
+128.5%
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Calcium
+87.5%
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Magnesium
+21.1%
Equal in Potassium - 223
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Iron
+613.5%
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Phosphorus
+63.2%
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Sodium
-13.4%
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Zinc
+37.6%
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Copper
+645.5%
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Manganese
+1175%
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Selenium
+128.5%
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Calcium
+87.5%
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Magnesium
+21.1%
Equal in Potassium - 223
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 A
+6780.7%
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Vitamin E
+159.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+384.1%
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Vitamin B2
+958.3%
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Vitamin B3
+14.6%
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Vitamin B5
+505.1%
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Vitamin B6
+113.3%
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Folate
+11660%
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Vitamin B12
+5426.7%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+6780.7%
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Vitamin E
+159.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+384.1%
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Vitamin B2
+958.3%
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Vitamin B3
+14.6%
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Vitamin B5
+505.1%
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Vitamin B6
+113.3%
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Folate
+11660%
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Vitamin B12
+5426.7%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
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Water
+28.6%
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Protein
+61.3%
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Fats
+181.6%
Protein:
16.92 g
Fats:
4.83 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
76.46 g
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1.06 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
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0 g
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+28.6%
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Protein
+61.3%
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Fats
+181.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-58.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+327.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+127.4%
Saturated Fat:
1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.306 g
Saturated Fat:
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.97 g
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Saturated Fat
-58.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+327.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+127.4%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.73g | 0g |
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| Protein | 16.92g | 27.3g |
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| Fats | 4.83g | 13.6g |
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| Carbs | 0.73g | 0g |
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| Calories | 119kcal | 239kcal |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 8.99mg | 1.26mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 297mg | 182mg |
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| Potassium | 230mg | 223mg |
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| Sodium | 71mg | 82mg |
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| Zinc | 2.67mg | 1.94mg |
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| Copper | 0.492mg | 0.066mg |
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| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 54.6µg | 23.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 11078IU | 161IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3296µg | 48µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.305mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.778mg | 0.168mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.728mg | 8.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 6.233mg | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.853mg | 0.4mg |
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| Folate | 588µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 16.58µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 0.725mg | 1.128mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.362mg |
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| Leucine | 1.512mg | 1.986mg |
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| Lysine | 1.332mg | 2.223mg |
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| Methionine | 0.432mg | 0.726mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.824mg | 1.061mg |
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| Valine | 0.998mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.507mg | 0.802mg |
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| Cholesterol | 345mg | 88mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.065g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.563g | 3.79g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.249g | 5.34g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.306g | 2.97g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.475g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.006g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
374%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 257mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.227g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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)