Chicken liver vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chicken liver and chicken breast
- Chicken liver has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, selenium, and copper; however, chicken breast is richer in vitamin B3.
- Chicken liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 675% more than chicken breast.
- Chicken breast has 471 times less vitamin A than chicken liver. Chicken liver has 3296µg of vitamin A, while chicken breast has 7µg.
- Chicken breast contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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 IronIron | +688.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +811.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +147.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1114.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +108.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +46985.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +286.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1322.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +499.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +4381.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +102.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.92 g
Fats:
4.83 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
76.46 g
Other:
1.06 g
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.6% |
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Fats
~4.71g
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Other
~1.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.563 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.306 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.7% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 16.58µg | 0.37µg | 675% |
| Vitamin A | 3296µg | 7µg | 365% |
| Folate | 588µg | 4µg | 146% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.778mg | 0.125mg | 127% |
| Vitamin B5 | 6.233mg | 1.04mg | 104% |
| Iron | 8.99mg | 1.14mg | 98% |
| Cholesterol | 345mg | 91mg | 85% |
| Selenium | 54.6µg | 26.2µg | 52% |
| Copper | 0.492mg | 0.054mg | 49% |
| Protein | 16.92g | 33.44g | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.728mg | 14.782mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.305mg | 0.079mg | 19% |
| Choline | 194.4mg | 95.9mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.853mg | 0.64mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 1.08mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.021mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 297mg | 246mg | 7% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 187kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 31mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.306g | 1.07g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 276mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.563g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.249g | 1.72g | 1% |
| Fats | 4.83g | 4.71g | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.73g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.73g | 0.51g | N/A |
| Sodium | 71mg | 79mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.725mg | 1.412mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.765mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.512mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.332mg | 2.836mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.432mg | 0.925mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.824mg | 1.328mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.998mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.507mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.475g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
108%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.273g)
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 ($)
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.