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Chicken thigh vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicken thigh and Chicken liver

  • Chicken liver is richer than Chicken thigh in Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken liver is 677% higher.
  • Chicken thigh contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Chicken, liver, all classes, 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 +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains more Iron +515.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.2%
Contains less Sodium -25.3%
Contains more Copper +446.7%
Contains more Manganese +844.4%
Contains more Selenium +166.3%
Equal in Zinc - 2.67
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains more Iron +515.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.2%
Contains less Sodium -25.3%
Contains more Copper +446.7%
Contains more Manganese +844.4%
Contains more Selenium +166.3%
Equal in Zinc - 2.67

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +15725.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +597.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +385.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.5%
Contains more Folate +6433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4924.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +15725.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +597.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +385.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.5%
Contains more Folate +6433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4924.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66.5%
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Carbs +61.6%
Contains more Water +28.9%
Equal in Other - 1.06
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +66.5%
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Carbs +61.6%
Contains more Water +28.9%
Equal in Other - 1.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +205.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +205.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken thigh Chicken liver Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0.73g Chicken thigh
Protein 28.18g 16.92g Chicken thigh
Fats 10.3g 4.83g Chicken thigh
Carbs 1.18g 0.73g Chicken thigh
Calories 218kcal 119kcal Chicken thigh
Calcium 13mg 8mg Chicken thigh
Iron 1.46mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 26mg 19mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 199mg 297mg Chicken liver
Potassium 259mg 230mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 95mg 71mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.79mg 2.67mg Chicken thigh
Copper 0.09mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.027mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 20.5µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 70IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 7.12mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 1.285mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Folate 9µg 588µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.329mg 0.176mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg 0.725mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.486mg 0.813mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.115mg 1.512mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.384mg 1.332mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.778mg 0.432mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg 0.824mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.397mg 0.998mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg 0.507mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 102mg 345mg Chicken thigh
Trans Fat 0.065g Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 2.78g 1.563g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.82g 1.249g Chicken thigh
Polyunsaturated fat 2.43g 1.306g Chicken thigh
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 thigh Chicken 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 thigh
374%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chicken thigh
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 243mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.217g)
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 ($)
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 thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/nutrients
  2. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.