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Chicken meat vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken meat and Liver

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Copper, Zinc, and Folate in Liver is higher than in Chicken meat.
  • Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 765% more than Chicken meat.
  • Chicken meat contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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 +50%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +48.7%
Contains more Iron +1322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -40.2%
Contains more Zinc +246.4%
Contains more Copper +860.6%
Contains more Manganese +1400%
Contains more Selenium +182.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +48.7%
Contains more Iron +1322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -40.2%
Contains more Zinc +246.4%
Contains more Copper +860.6%
Contains more Manganese +1400%
Contains more Selenium +182.4%

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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Liver
Contains more Vitamin A +11078.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +363.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Folate +3160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6123.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.435
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +11078.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +363.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Folate +3160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6123.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.435

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +209.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 26.02
Equal in Water - 64.32
Equal in Other - 1.5
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +209.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 26.02
Equal in Water - 64.32
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +747.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +747.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken meat Liver
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.76g Liver
Protein 27.3g 26.02g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 4.4g Chicken meat
Carbs 0g 3.76g Liver
Calories 239kcal 165kcal Chicken meat
Calcium 15mg 10mg Chicken meat
Iron 1.26mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 23mg 14mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 182mg 241mg Liver
Potassium 223mg 150mg Chicken meat
Sodium 82mg 49mg Liver
Zinc 1.94mg 6.72mg Liver
Copper 0.066mg 0.634mg Liver
Manganese 0.02mg 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 23.9µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 161IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 8.435mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.57mg Liver
Folate 5µg 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 18.67µg Liver
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 1.128mg 1.107mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg 1.32mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 2.223mg 2.007mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.645mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.325mg 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.802mg 0.708mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 355mg Chicken meat
Saturated Fat 3.79g 1.41g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.03g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 0.63g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 1.05g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Liver
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
36%
Chicken meat
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/nutrients
  2. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.