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Liver vs. Chicken wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Liver and Chicken wing

  • 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.
  • Liver contains 159 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chicken wing. Liver contains 5405µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chicken wing contains 34µg.
  • Chicken wing contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter.

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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 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%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Equal in Potassium - 138
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
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%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Equal in Potassium - 138

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.
Liver
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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 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
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%
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 Protein +31%
Contains more Water +39.2%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Contains more Fats +395.7%
Contains more Carbs +191%
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more Protein +31%
Contains more Water +39.2%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Contains more Fats +395.7%
Contains more Carbs +191%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liver Chicken wing
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
397%
Liver
27%
Chicken wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
38%
Chicken wing

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/nutrients
  2. Chicken wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.