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Chicken liver vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken liver and Meatball different?

  • Chicken liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3 than Meatball.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken liver is 649% higher.
  • Chicken liver contains 150 times more Vitamin A RAE than Meatball. While Chicken liver contains 3296µg of Vitamin A RAE, Meatball contains only 22µg.
  • Meatball has less Cholesterol.

Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style are the varieties 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 +407.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Zinc +60.8%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Selenium +256.9%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains more Potassium +28.7%
Contains more Manganese +10.6%
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 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Iron +407.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Zinc +60.8%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Selenium +256.9%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains more Potassium +28.7%
Contains more Manganese +10.6%

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 +15075.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +673%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +574.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +322.3%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1558%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +15075.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +673%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +574.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +322.3%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1558%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Contains more Water +42.5%
Contains more Fats +359.8%
Contains more Carbs +1004.1%
Contains more Other +56.6%
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Contains more Water +42.5%
Contains more Fats +359.8%
Contains more Carbs +1004.1%
Contains more Other +56.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +635.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.2%
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +635.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 16.92g 14.4g Chicken liver
Fats 4.83g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 0.73g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 119kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0g 3.47g Chicken liver
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 8mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 8.99mg 1.77mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 297mg 239mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 71mg 666mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.67mg 1.66mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.492mg 0.123mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 54.6µg 15.3µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 73IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 22µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.42mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.136mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.23mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 3.108mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.924mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.202mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 36µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 1µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 0µg 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.176mg Chicken liver
Threonine 0.725mg Chicken liver
Isoleucine 0.813mg Chicken liver
Leucine 1.512mg Chicken liver
Lysine 1.332mg Chicken liver
Methionine 0.432mg Chicken liver
Phenylalanine 0.824mg Chicken liver
Valine 0.998mg Chicken liver
Histidine 0.507mg Chicken liver
Cholesterol 345mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.065g 0.577g Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 1.563g 7.627g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken liver Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 595mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.064g)
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)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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