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

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What are the differences between Pork loin and Chicken liver?

  • Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1, yet Chicken liver is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Copper, and Selenium.
  • Chicken liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 669% more.
  • Pork loin has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Chicken liver. While Pork loin has 0.901mg of Vitamin B1, Chicken liver has only 0.305mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pork loin is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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 +125%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Iron +1038%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.8%
Contains more Zinc +53.4%
Contains more Copper +778.6%
Contains more Manganese +2218.2%
Contains more Selenium +64.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Iron +1038%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.8%
Contains more Zinc +53.4%
Contains more Copper +778.6%
Contains more Manganese +2218.2%
Contains more Selenium +64.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 19

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 +195.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +158157.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +616.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +762.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.7%
Contains more Folate +58700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3028.3%
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% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 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 +195.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +158157.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +616.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +762.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.7%
Contains more Folate +58700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3028.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Fats +160.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +39.5%
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 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 +16.7%
Contains more Fats +160.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +39.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +349.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.306
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +349.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.306

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork loin Chicken liver
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pork loin Chicken liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Protein 19.74g 16.92g Pork loin
Fats 12.58g 4.83g Pork loin
Carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Calories 198kcal 119kcal Pork loin
Calcium 18mg 8mg Pork loin
Iron 0.79mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 21mg 19mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 197mg 297mg Chicken liver
Potassium 356mg 230mg Pork loin
Sodium 50mg 71mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.74mg 2.67mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.056mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.011mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 33.2µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 7IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0.6mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.305mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Folate 1µg 588µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.176mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.891mg 0.725mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.91mg 0.813mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.572mg 1.512mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.766mg 1.332mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.514mg 0.432mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.824mg Chicken liver
Valine 1.064mg 0.998mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.77mg 0.507mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 63mg 345mg Pork loin
Trans Fat 0.065g Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.36g 1.563g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 1.249g Pork loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 1.306g Pork loin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork loin 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
51%
Pork loin
374%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.797g)
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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.