Liver vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Liver and Chicken liver different?
- Liver is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Copper, while Chicken liver is higher in Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
- Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 234% more than Chicken liver.
- Liver contains 3 times more Zinc than Chicken liver. Liver contains 6.72mg of Zinc, while Chicken liver contains 2.67mg.
Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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.
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Calcium
+25%
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Iron
+99.3%
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Sodium
-31%
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Zinc
+151.7%
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Copper
+28.9%
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Manganese
+17.6%
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Selenium
+23.6%
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Magnesium
+35.7%
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Phosphorus
+23.2%
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Potassium
+53.3%
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Calcium
+25%
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Iron
+99.3%
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Sodium
-31%
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Zinc
+151.7%
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Copper
+28.9%
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Manganese
+17.6%
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Selenium
+23.6%
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Magnesium
+35.7%
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Phosphorus
+23.2%
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Potassium
+53.3%
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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Vitamin A
+62.5%
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Vitamin C
+31.8%
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Vitamin B2
+23.5%
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Vitamin B12
+12.6%
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Vitamin B1
+18.2%
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Vitamin B3
+15.3%
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Vitamin B5
+30.6%
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Vitamin B6
+49.6%
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Folate
+260.7%
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Vitamin A
+62.5%
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Vitamin C
+31.8%
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Vitamin B2
+23.5%
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Vitamin B12
+12.6%
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Vitamin B1
+18.2%
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Vitamin B3
+15.3%
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Vitamin B5
+30.6%
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Vitamin B6
+49.6%
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Folate
+260.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+53.8%
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Carbs
+415.1%
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+41.5%
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Water
+18.9%
Equal in Fats - 4.83
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
3.76 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
16.92 g
Fats:
4.83 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
76.46 g
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1.06 g
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Protein
+53.8%
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Carbs
+415.1%
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+41.5%
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+18.9%
Equal in Fats - 4.83
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+98.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+24.4%
Saturated Fat:
1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.05 g
Saturated Fat:
1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.306 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+98.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+24.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.76g | 0.73g |
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| Protein | 26.02g | 16.92g |
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| Fats | 4.4g | 4.83g |
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| Carbs | 3.76g | 0.73g |
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| Calories | 165kcal | 119kcal |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 17.92mg | 8.99mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 241mg | 297mg |
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| Potassium | 150mg | 230mg |
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| Sodium | 49mg | 71mg |
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| Zinc | 6.72mg | 2.67mg |
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| Copper | 0.634mg | 0.492mg |
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| Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.255mg |
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| Selenium | 67.5µg | 54.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 17997IU | 11078IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 5405µg | 3296µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 17.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 0.305mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 1.778mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 9.728mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 6.233mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 0.853mg |
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| Folate | 163µg | 588µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 16.58µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0.176mg |
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| Threonine | 1.107mg | 0.725mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0.813mg |
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| Leucine | 2.319mg | 1.512mg |
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| Lysine | 2.007mg | 1.332mg |
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| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0.432mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 0.824mg |
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| Valine | 1.607mg | 0.998mg |
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| Histidine | 0.708mg | 0.507mg |
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| Cholesterol | 355mg | 345mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.065g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.41g | 1.563g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.63g | 1.249g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 1.306g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.475g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.006g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
108%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.153g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken liver is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 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.