Chicken liver vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Chicken liver and Chicken thigh
- Chicken liver is richer than Chicken thigh in Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken liver is 677% higher.
- Chicken thigh contains less Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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
+515.8%
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Phosphorus
+49.2%
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Sodium
-25.3%
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Copper
+446.7%
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Manganese
+844.4%
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Selenium
+166.3%
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Calcium
+62.5%
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Magnesium
+36.8%
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Potassium
+12.6%
Equal in Zinc - 2.79
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Iron
+515.8%
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Phosphorus
+49.2%
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Sodium
-25.3%
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Copper
+446.7%
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Manganese
+844.4%
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Selenium
+166.3%
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Calcium
+62.5%
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Magnesium
+36.8%
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Potassium
+12.6%
Equal in Zinc - 2.79
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
+15725.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+246.6%
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Vitamin B2
+597.3%
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Vitamin B3
+36.6%
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Vitamin B5
+385.1%
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Vitamin B6
+124.5%
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Folate
+6433.3%
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Vitamin B12
+4924.2%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+15725.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+246.6%
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Vitamin B2
+597.3%
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Vitamin B3
+36.6%
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Vitamin B5
+385.1%
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Vitamin B6
+124.5%
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Folate
+6433.3%
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Vitamin B12
+4924.2%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+28.9%
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Protein
+66.5%
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Fats
+113.3%
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Carbs
+61.6%
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Protein:
16.92 g
Fats:
4.83 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
76.46 g
Other:
1.06 g
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
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Water
+28.9%
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Protein
+66.5%
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Fats
+113.3%
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Carbs
+61.6%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-43.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+205.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+86.1%
Saturated Fat:
1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.306 g
Saturated Fat:
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.43 g
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Saturated Fat
-43.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+205.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+86.1%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.73g | 1.18g |
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| Protein | 16.92g | 28.18g |
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| Fats | 4.83g | 10.3g |
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| Carbs | 0.73g | 1.18g |
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| Calories | 119kcal | 218kcal |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 13mg |
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| Iron | 8.99mg | 1.46mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 297mg | 199mg |
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| Potassium | 230mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 71mg | 95mg |
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| Zinc | 2.67mg | 2.79mg |
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| Copper | 0.492mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 54.6µg | 20.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 11078IU | 70IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3296µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.305mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.778mg | 0.255mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.728mg | 7.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 6.233mg | 1.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.853mg | 0.38mg |
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| Folate | 588µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 16.58µg | 0.33µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.329mg |
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| Threonine | 0.725mg | 1.188mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.486mg |
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| Leucine | 1.512mg | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 1.332mg | 2.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.432mg | 0.778mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.824mg | 1.121mg |
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| Valine | 0.998mg | 1.397mg |
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| Histidine | 0.507mg | 0.874mg |
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| Cholesterol | 345mg | 102mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.065g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.563g | 2.78g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.249g | 3.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.306g | 2.43g |
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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%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 243mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.217g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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.