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

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What are the differences between Chicken liver and Pork loin?

  • Chicken liver is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Copper, and Selenium, yet Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Chicken liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 669% more.
  • Chicken liver has 1648 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pork loin. While Chicken liver has 3296µg of Vitamin A RAE, Pork loin has only 2µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pork loin is lower.

We used Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw types 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 +1038%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.8%
Contains more Zinc +53.4%
Contains more Copper +778.6%
Contains more Manganese +2218.2%
Contains more Selenium +64.5%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
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 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Contains more Iron +1038%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.8%
Contains more Zinc +53.4%
Contains more Copper +778.6%
Contains more Manganese +2218.2%
Contains more Selenium +64.5%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%

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 +158157.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +616.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +762.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.7%
Contains more Folate +58700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3028.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.4%
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% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +158157.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +616.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +762.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.7%
Contains more Folate +58700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3028.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +39.5%
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Fats +160.5%
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +39.5%
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Fats +160.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +349.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.34
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +349.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.34

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 loin
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 loin Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Protein 16.92g 19.74g Pork loin
Fats 4.83g 12.58g Pork loin
Carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Calories 119kcal 198kcal Pork loin
Calcium 8mg 18mg Pork loin
Iron 8.99mg 0.79mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 21mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 297mg 197mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 356mg Pork loin
Sodium 71mg 50mg Pork loin
Zinc 2.67mg 1.74mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.492mg 0.056mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.011mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 33.2µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 7IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 2µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.21mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0.6mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.248mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 4.58mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.723mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.472mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 1µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 0.53µg Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.725mg 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.512mg 1.572mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.332mg 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.432mg 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 0.785mg Chicken liver
Valine 0.998mg 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.507mg 0.77mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 345mg 63mg Pork loin
Trans Fat 0.065g Pork loin
Saturated Fat 1.563g 4.36g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 5.61g Pork loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 1.34g Pork loin
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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Chicken liver Pork loin
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
51%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.797g)
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.