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Chicken liver vs. Fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken liver and fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids

  • Chicken liver is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B6, and copper, yet fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids is richer in vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chicken liver is 462% higher.
  • Chicken liver contains 147 times more folate than fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids. Chicken liver contains 588µg of folate, while fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids contains 4µg.
  • Fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 2.4% 20% 337% 164% 73% 127% 9.3% 33% 298%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 70% 28% 24% 24% 23% 145% 53% 3.8% 187%
Contains more IronIron +1283.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +583.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +217.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +779.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 1099% 14% 0% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 2073% 0% 441% 106%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 18% 41% 315% 8% 49% 143% 32% 27% 688% 0.25% 3% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5892.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +853.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +738.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1065%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +616.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +201.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +14600%
Contains more CholineCholine +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
24% 7% 68%
Protein: 23.59 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.07 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +11.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.4%
Contains more FatsFats +53%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 30% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.563 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.306 g
25% 44% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.783 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +99.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.44g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken liver Fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 5.5µg 462%
Vitamin A 3296µg 55µg 360%
Folate 588µg 4µg 146%
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.212mg 120%
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.535mg 114%
Vitamin D 0IU 841IU 105%
Vitamin D 0µg 21µg 105%
Iron 8.99mg 0.65mg 104%
Cholesterol 345mg 79mg 89%
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.119mg 56%
Copper 0.492mg 0.072mg 47%
Selenium 54.6µg 34.3µg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.032mg 23%
Calcium 8mg 232mg 22%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg 20%
Choline 194.4mg 82.6mg 20%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.84mg 17%
Sodium 71mg 408mg 15%
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 7.621mg 13%
Protein 16.92g 23.59g 13%
Manganese 0.255mg 0.029mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 2.07mg 9%
Phosphorus 297mg 338mg 6%
Fats 4.83g 7.39g 4%
Magnesium 19mg 31mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.249g 2.494g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 1.783g 3%
Calories 119kcal 167kcal 2%
Potassium 230mg 314mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.563g 1.44g 1%
Carbs 0.73g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.73g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.065g 0.04g N/A
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.283mg 0%
Threonine 0.725mg 1.269mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.13mg 0%
Leucine 1.512mg 1.832mg 0%
Lysine 1.332mg 2.059mg 0%
Methionine 0.432mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 1.003mg 0%
Valine 0.998mg 1.306mg 0%
Histidine 0.507mg 0.64mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.518g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.749g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g 0.054g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.139g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken liver Fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
387%
Chicken liver
105%
Fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
58%
Fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids
Fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids
Fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.123g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids
Fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/nutrients
  2. Fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173693/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.