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Pork chop vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork chop and Chicken liver?

  • Chicken liver is richer than Pork chop in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 663% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pork chop is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Chicken, liver, all classes, raw types 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 +600%
Contains more Potassium +37%
Contains more Zinc +18%
Contains more Iron +933.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.2%
Contains more Copper +368.6%
Contains more Manganese +2450%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Sodium - 71
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Potassium +37%
Contains more Zinc +18%
Contains more Iron +933.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.2%
Contains more Copper +368.6%
Contains more Manganese +2450%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +73753.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +468.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +464.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2412.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 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 B1 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +73753.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +468.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +464.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2412.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.2%
Contains more Fats +197.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Other +120.8%
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 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 +40.2%
Contains more Fats +197.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Other +120.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Chicken liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Protein 23.72g 16.92g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 4.83g Pork chop
Carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Calories 231kcal 119kcal Pork chop
Calcium 56mg 8mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 20mg 19mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 241mg 297mg Chicken liver
Potassium 315mg 230mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 71mg Chicken liver
Zinc 3.15mg 2.67mg Pork chop
Copper 0.105mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.01mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 36.4µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 15IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.305mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Folate 0µg 588µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.176mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 0.725mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.813mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 1.512mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 1.332mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.432mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.824mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 0.998mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 0.507mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 345mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g 0.065g Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 4.339g 1.563g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 1.249g Pork chop
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 1.306g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g 0.005g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g 0.475g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.006g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop 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
53%
Pork chop
374%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 267mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.776g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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 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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.