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Chicken liver vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken liver and Horse meat different?

  • Chicken liver is higher than Horse meat in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin C.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 559% more than Horse meat.
  • Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol.

Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted 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 +78.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.2%
Contains more Copper +187.7%
Contains more Manganese +1059.1%
Contains more Selenium +304.4%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +64.8%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Contains more Zinc +43.1%
Equal in Calcium - 8
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 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Contains more Iron +78.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.2%
Contains more Copper +187.7%
Contains more Manganese +1059.1%
Contains more Selenium +304.4%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +64.8%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Contains more Zinc +43.1%
Equal in Calcium - 8

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +795%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1381.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +424.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 7% 25% 28% 91% 0% 77% 0% 396% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +795%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1381.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +424.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Protein +66.3%
Contains more Fats +25.3%
Contains more Other +72.6%
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Protein +66.3%
Contains more Fats +25.3%
Contains more Other +72.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.7%
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.7%

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 Horse meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Horse meat Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Protein 16.92g 28.14g Horse meat
Fats 4.83g 6.05g Horse meat
Carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Calories 119kcal 175kcal Horse meat
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Iron 8.99mg 5.03mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 25mg Horse meat
Phosphorus 297mg 247mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 379mg Horse meat
Sodium 71mg 55mg Horse meat
Zinc 2.67mg 3.82mg Horse meat
Copper 0.492mg 0.171mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.022mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 13.5µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 0IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 0µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin C 17.9mg 2mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.1mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.12mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 4.84mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.33mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 3.16µg Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.349mg Horse meat
Threonine 0.725mg 1.262mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.334mg Horse meat
Leucine 1.512mg 2.232mg Horse meat
Lysine 1.332mg 2.398mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.432mg 0.623mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 1.157mg Horse meat
Valine 0.998mg 1.458mg Horse meat
Histidine 0.507mg 1.081mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 345mg 68mg Horse meat
Trans Fat 0.065g Horse meat
Saturated Fat 1.563g 1.9g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 2.12g Horse meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 0.85g 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 liver Horse meat
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
374%
Chicken liver
52%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.337g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
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)

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. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/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.