Chicken liver vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chicken liver and chicken thigh
- Chicken liver is richer than chicken thigh in vitamin B12, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, selenium, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chicken liver is 677% higher.
- Chicken liver contains 158 times more vitamin A than chicken thigh. Chicken liver contains 11078IU of vitamin A, while chicken thigh contains 70IU.
- Chicken thigh contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, 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 | +515.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +446.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +844.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +166.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +246.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +597.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +385.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +124.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +4924.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6433.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
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:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.6% |
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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
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +205.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +86.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 16.58µg | 0.33µg | 677% |
| Vitamin A | 3296µg | 366% | |
| Folate | 588µg | 9µg | 145% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.778mg | 0.255mg | 117% |
| Vitamin B5 | 6.233mg | 1.285mg | 99% |
| Iron | 8.99mg | 1.46mg | 94% |
| Cholesterol | 345mg | 102mg | 81% |
| Selenium | 54.6µg | 20.5µg | 62% |
| Copper | 0.492mg | 0.09mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.853mg | 0.38mg | 36% |
| Choline | 194.4mg | 35% | |
| Protein | 16.92g | 28.18g | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.305mg | 0.088mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.728mg | 7.12mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 297mg | 199mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.027mg | 10% |
| Fats | 4.83g | 10.3g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.306g | 2.43g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.249g | 3.82g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.563g | 2.78g | 6% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 218kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 2.79mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 259mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.73g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.73g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.725mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.512mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.332mg | 2.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.432mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.824mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.998mg | 1.397mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.507mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g | 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
387%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.217g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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.