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Chicken liver vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicken liver and Pork belly

  • Pork belly has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 656% more.
  • Chicken liver has 1099 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pork belly. Chicken liver has 3296µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pork belly has 3µg.
  • Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Pork, fresh, belly, raw.

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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 Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +1628.8%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +24.3%
Contains more Zinc +161.8%
Contains more Copper +846.2%
Contains more Manganese +4150%
Contains more Selenium +582.5%
Contains less Sodium -54.9%
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 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +1628.8%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +24.3%
Contains more Zinc +161.8%
Contains more Copper +846.2%
Contains more Manganese +4150%
Contains more Selenium +582.5%
Contains less Sodium -54.9%

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 +110680%
Contains more Vitamin E +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +5866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +634.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +556.2%
Contains more Folate +58700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1873.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.8%
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 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +110680%
Contains more Vitamin E +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +5866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +634.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +556.2%
Contains more Folate +58700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1873.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +81.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +108.1%
Contains more Other +16.5%
Contains more Fats +997.5%
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +81.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +108.1%
Contains more Other +16.5%
Contains more Fats +997.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1877.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +332.6%
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1877.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +332.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Pork belly Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Protein 16.92g 9.34g Chicken liver
Fats 4.83g 53.01g Pork belly
Carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Calories 119kcal 518kcal Pork belly
Calcium 8mg 5mg Chicken liver
Iron 8.99mg 0.52mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 4mg Chicken liver
Phosphorus 297mg 108mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 185mg Chicken liver
Sodium 71mg 32mg Pork belly
Zinc 2.67mg 1.02mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.492mg 0.052mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.006mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 8µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 10IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 3µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.39mg Chicken liver
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0.3mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.396mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.242mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 4.647mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.256mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.13mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 1µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 0.84µg Chicken liver
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 72mg Pork belly
Trans Fat 0.065g Pork belly
Saturated Fat 1.563g 19.33g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 24.7g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 5.65g Pork belly
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

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Chicken liver Pork belly
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
34%
Pork belly
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
18%
Pork belly

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.767g)
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 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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.