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

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How are Chicken wing and Chicken liver different?

  • Chicken liver is higher than Chicken wing 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 680% more than Chicken wing.
  • Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Chicken, liver, all classes, 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 Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +596.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.5%
Contains more Potassium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +93.5%
Contains more Copper +681%
Contains more Manganese +325%
Contains more Selenium +112.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +596.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.5%
Contains more Potassium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +93.5%
Contains more Copper +681%
Contains more Manganese +325%
Contains more Selenium +112.5%

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 +9703.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1069.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +777.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.3%
Contains more Folate +3166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6532%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 27% 36% 99% 43% 70% 14% 32% 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 A +9703.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1069.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +777.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.3%
Contains more Folate +3166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6532%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Fats +351.6%
Contains more Carbs +1398.6%
Contains more Other +10.4%
Contains more Water +65.5%
Equal in Other - 1.06
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 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 +17.4%
Contains more Fats +351.6%
Contains more Carbs +1398.6%
Contains more Other +10.4%
Contains more Water +65.5%
Equal in Other - 1.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +617.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +617.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Chicken liver Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 0.73g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 16.92g Chicken wing
Fats 21.81g 4.83g Chicken wing
Carbs 10.94g 0.73g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 119kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 8mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.29mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 16mg 19mg Chicken liver
Phosphorus 121mg 297mg Chicken liver
Potassium 138mg 230mg Chicken liver
Sodium 320mg 71mg Chicken liver
Zinc 1.38mg 2.67mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.063mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.06mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 25.7µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 113IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Folate 18µg 588µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.176mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.795mg 0.725mg Chicken wing
Isoleucine 0.941mg 0.813mg Chicken wing
Leucine 1.421mg 1.512mg Chicken liver
Lysine 1.474mg 1.332mg Chicken wing
Methionine 0.499mg 0.432mg Chicken wing
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.824mg Chicken liver
Valine 0.953mg 0.998mg Chicken liver
Histidine 0.547mg 0.507mg Chicken wing
Cholesterol 79mg 345mg Chicken wing
Trans Fat 0.065g Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 5.83g 1.563g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 1.249g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 1.306g Chicken wing
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 wing Chicken liver
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
27%
Chicken wing
374%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.267g)
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 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 wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.