Chicken liver vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chicken liver and Chicken meat?
- Chicken liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B6 than Chicken meat.
- Chicken liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 678% higher.
- Chicken meat has 118 times less Folate than Chicken liver. Chicken liver has 588µg of Folate, while Chicken meat has 5µg.
- Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol.
We used Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 IronIron | +613.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +645.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1175% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +128.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.5% |
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 | +6780.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +384.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +958.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +505.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +5426.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11660% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +195% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-402.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +181.6% |
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -58.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +327.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +127.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 119kcal | 239kcal |
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| Protein | 16.92g | 27.3g |
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| Fats | 4.83g | 13.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.73g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.73g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 345mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 230mg | 223mg |
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| Iron | 8.99mg | 1.26mg |
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| Copper | 0.492mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 2.67mg | 1.94mg |
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| Phosphorus | 297mg | 182mg |
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| Sodium | 71mg | 82mg |
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| Vitamin A | 11078IU | 161IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3296µg | 48µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.27mg |
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| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 54.6µg | 23.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.305mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.778mg | 0.168mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.728mg | 8.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 6.233mg | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.853mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 16.58µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 588µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.065g |
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| Choline | 194.4mg | 65.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.563g | 3.79g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.249g | 5.34g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.306g | 2.97g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 0.725mg | 1.128mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.362mg |
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| Leucine | 1.512mg | 1.986mg |
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| Lysine | 1.332mg | 2.223mg |
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| Methionine | 0.432mg | 0.726mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.824mg | 1.061mg |
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| Valine | 0.998mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.507mg | 0.802mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.475g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 257mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.227g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)