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Ground chicken vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ground chicken and Chicken liver

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Copper, and Choline in Chicken liver is higher than in Ground chicken.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 670% more than Ground chicken.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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 Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +194.3%
Contains more Iron +866.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Zinc +39.1%
Contains more Copper +693.5%
Contains more Manganese +1493.8%
Contains more Selenium +281.8%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Sodium - 71
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +194.3%
Contains more Iron +866.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Zinc +39.1%
Contains more Copper +693.5%
Contains more Manganese +1493.8%
Contains more Selenium +281.8%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Sodium - 71

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 K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +488.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +369.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more Folate +29300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3151%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 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%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +488.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +369.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more Folate +29300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3151%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.6%
Contains more Fats +126.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Contains more Other +20.5%
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 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 +37.6%
Contains more Fats +126.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Contains more Other +20.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +290.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.7%
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +290.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Chicken liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Protein 23.28g 16.92g Ground chicken
Fats 10.92g 4.83g Ground chicken
Carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Calories 189kcal 119kcal Ground chicken
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Iron 0.93mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 28mg 19mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 234mg 297mg Chicken liver
Potassium 677mg 230mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 71mg Chicken liver
Zinc 1.92mg 2.67mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.062mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.016mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 14.3µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 0IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Folate 2µg 588µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.176mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.97mg 0.725mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.813mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.816mg 1.512mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg 1.332mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg 0.432mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.824mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg 0.998mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.706mg 0.507mg Ground chicken
Cholesterol 107mg 345mg Ground chicken
Trans Fat 0.087g 0.065g Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 3.11g 1.563g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 1.249g Ground chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 1.306g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 0.005g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g 0.475g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g 0.006g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 0.006g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken 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
43%
Ground chicken
374%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 238mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.547g)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.