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Chicken wing vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicken wing and Liver

  • Liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, and Folate than Chicken wing.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 768% more.
  • Chicken wing contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter 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 +100%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +1289.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +387%
Contains more Copper +906.3%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +162.6%
Equal in Potassium - 150
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% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +1289.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +387%
Contains more Copper +906.3%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +162.6%
Equal in Potassium - 150

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 +15826.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1344.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +572.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more Folate +805.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7368%
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 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +15826.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1344.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +572.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more Folate +805.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7368%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +395.7%
Contains more Carbs +191%
Contains more Protein +31%
Contains more Water +39.2%
Contains more Other +28.2%
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 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 +395.7%
Contains more Carbs +191%
Contains more Protein +31%
Contains more Water +39.2%
Contains more Other +28.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1322.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1322.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Liver Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 3.76g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 26.02g Liver
Fats 21.81g 4.4g Chicken wing
Carbs 10.94g 3.76g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 165kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 10mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.29mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Chicken wing
Phosphorus 121mg 241mg Liver
Potassium 138mg 150mg Liver
Sodium 320mg 49mg Liver
Zinc 1.38mg 6.72mg Liver
Copper 0.063mg 0.634mg Liver
Manganese 0.06mg 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 25.7µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 113IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.57mg Liver
Folate 18µg 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 18.67µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 0.795mg 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 0.941mg 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 1.421mg 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 1.474mg 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.499mg 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 1.274mg Liver
Valine 0.953mg 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.547mg 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 79mg 355mg Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 5.83g 1.41g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.03g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 0.63g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 1.05g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken wing 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
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. 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.