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

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What are the differences between Chicken liver and Pork shoulder?

  • Chicken liver is richer than Pork shoulder in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 660% more.
  • Chicken liver has 1648 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pork shoulder. While Chicken liver has 3296µg of Vitamin A RAE, Pork shoulder has only 2µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pork shoulder is lower.

We used Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Pork, fresh, shoulder, 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 +756.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.2%
Contains more Copper +485.7%
Contains more Manganese +2218.2%
Contains more Selenium +114.1%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Sodium - 65
Equal in Zinc - 2.7
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 5% 40% 13% 78% 27% 9% 74% 28% 2% 140%
Contains more Iron +756.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.2%
Contains more Copper +485.7%
Contains more Manganese +2218.2%
Contains more Selenium +114.1%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Sodium - 65
Equal in Zinc - 2.7

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 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +546.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +766.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.1%
Contains more Folate +11660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2140.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.5%
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% 4% 51% 3% 192% 64% 72% 44% 81% 4% 93% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +158157.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +546.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +766.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.1%
Contains more Folate +11660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2140.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Fats +272.5%
Equal in Protein - 17.18
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Fats +272.5%
Equal in Protein - 17.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +541.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47%
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +541.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47%

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 shoulder
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 shoulder Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Protein 16.92g 17.18g Pork shoulder
Fats 4.83g 17.99g Pork shoulder
Carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Calories 119kcal 236kcal Pork shoulder
Calcium 8mg 15mg Pork shoulder
Iron 8.99mg 1.05mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 18mg Chicken liver
Phosphorus 297mg 182mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 302mg Pork shoulder
Sodium 71mg 65mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 2.67mg 2.7mg Pork shoulder
Copper 0.492mg 0.084mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.011mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 25.5µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 7IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 2µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.19mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 0IU 70IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.767mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.275mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 3.833mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.719mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.348mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 5µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 0.74µg Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.208mg Pork shoulder
Threonine 0.725mg 0.768mg Pork shoulder
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.781mg Chicken liver
Leucine 1.512mg 1.36mg Chicken liver
Lysine 1.332mg 1.531mg Pork shoulder
Methionine 0.432mg 0.441mg Pork shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 0.681mg Chicken liver
Valine 0.998mg 0.921mg Chicken liver
Histidine 0.507mg 0.656mg Pork shoulder
Cholesterol 345mg 71mg Pork shoulder
Trans Fat 0.065g Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 1.563g 6.24g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 8.01g Pork shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 1.92g Pork shoulder
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 shoulder
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
50%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 274mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.677g)
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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.