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Chicken liver vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken liver and Cheese?

  • Chicken liver is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, while Cheese is higher in Calcium.
  • Chicken liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 645% higher.
  • Cheese has 64 times less Iron than Chicken liver. Chicken liver has 8.99mg of Iron, while Cheese has 0.14mg.
  • Cheese is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Cheese, cheddar types in this comparison.

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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 +6321.4%
Contains more Potassium +202.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Copper +1540%
Contains more Manganese +844.4%
Contains more Selenium +91.6%
Contains more Calcium +8775%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.2%
Contains more Zinc +36.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2.4% 337% 14% 127% 20% 9.3% 73% 164% 33% 298%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 5.3% 19% 195% 6.7% 85% 99% 10% 3.5% 155%
Contains more Iron +6321.4%
Contains more Potassium +202.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Copper +1540%
Contains more Manganese +844.4%
Contains more Selenium +91.6%
Contains more Calcium +8775%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.2%
Contains more Zinc +36.3%

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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Cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +791.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +951.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16388.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1420.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1192.4%
Contains more Folate +2077.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1407.3%
Contains more Choline +1078.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.71
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 665% 14% 0% 60% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 441% 2073% 106% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 75% 14% 18% 0% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 20% 138% 9% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +791.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +951.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16388.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1420.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1192.4%
Contains more Folate +2077.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1407.3%
Contains more Choline +1078.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.71

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +106.5%
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Fats +589.6%
Contains more Carbs +323.3%
Contains more Other +250%
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Water +106.5%
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Fats +589.6%
Contains more Carbs +323.3%
Contains more Other +250%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +640.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.421
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +640.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.421

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 Cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 3.09g Cheese
Protein 16.92g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 4.83g 33.31g Cheese
Carbs 0.73g 3.09g Cheese
Calories 119kcal 404kcal Cheese
Sugar 0g 0.48g Chicken liver
Calcium 8mg 710mg Cheese
Iron 8.99mg 0.14mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 27mg Cheese
Phosphorus 297mg 455mg Cheese
Potassium 230mg 76mg Chicken liver
Sodium 71mg 653mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.67mg 3.64mg Cheese
Copper 0.492mg 0.03mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.027mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 28.5µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 1242IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 330µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheese
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.029mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.428mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 0.059mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.41mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.066mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 27µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 1.1µg Chicken liver
Choline 194.4mg 16.5mg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Cheese
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.725mg 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 1.512mg 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 1.332mg 1.025mg Chicken liver
Methionine 0.432mg 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 0.998mg 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.507mg 0.547mg Cheese
Cholesterol 345mg 99mg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.065g 0.917g Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 1.563g 18.867g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 1.421g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g Cheese
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
Chicken liver Cheese
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
354%
Chicken liver
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.304g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 246mg)
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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/nutrients
  2. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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