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Chicken liver vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken liver and Turkey breast different?

  • Chicken liver is higher than Turkey breast in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 673% more than Turkey breast.
  • Chicken liver contains 1648 times more Vitamin A RAE than Turkey breast. Chicken liver contains 3296µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Turkey breast contains 2µg.
  • Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol.

Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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 +649.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Zinc +70.1%
Contains more Copper +564.9%
Contains more Manganese +1316.7%
Contains more Selenium +143.8%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.9%
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 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Contains more Iron +649.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Zinc +70.1%
Contains more Copper +564.9%
Contains more Manganese +1316.7%
Contains more Selenium +143.8%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.9%

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 +184533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +425.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1446.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +903.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.7%
Contains more Folate +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3847.6%
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% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +184533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +425.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1446.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +903.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.7%
Contains more Folate +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3847.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Fats +45.3%
Equal in Water - 70.05
Equal in Other - 1.04
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Fats +45.3%
Equal in Water - 70.05
Equal in Other - 1.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.1%
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Turkey breast Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Protein 16.92g 21.89g Turkey breast
Fats 4.83g 7.02g Turkey breast
Carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Calories 119kcal 157kcal Turkey breast
Calcium 8mg 13mg Turkey breast
Iron 8.99mg 1.2mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 24mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 297mg 186mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 275mg Turkey breast
Sodium 71mg 59mg Turkey breast
Zinc 2.67mg 1.57mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.492mg 0.074mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.018mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 22.4µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 6IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 2µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.058mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.115mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 5.2mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.621mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.48mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 7µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 0.42µg Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.725mg 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.512mg 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.332mg 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.432mg 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 0.998mg 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.507mg 0.66mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 345mg 65mg Turkey breast
Trans Fat 0.065g Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1.563g 1.91g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 2.66g Turkey breast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 1.66g Turkey breast
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 Turkey breast
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
29%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.347g)
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)
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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.