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Chicken liver vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken liver and Ground chicken

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Copper, and Choline in Chicken liver is higher than in Ground chicken.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 670% more than Ground chicken.
  • Ground chicken contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.

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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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
Contains more IronIron +866.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +693.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1493.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +281.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.3%
~equal in Calcium ~8mg
~equal in Sodium ~75mg

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% 665% 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% 0% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +488.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +369.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3151%
Contains more FolateFolate +29300%
Contains more CholineCholine +229.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.8%
Contains more OtherOther +20.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.6%
Contains more FatsFats +126.1%

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
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +290.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Ground chicken Opinion
Calories 119kcal 189kcal Ground chicken
Protein 16.92g 23.28g Ground chicken
Fats 4.83g 10.92g Ground chicken
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Cholesterol 345mg 107mg Ground chicken
Magnesium 19mg 28mg Ground chicken
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Potassium 230mg 677mg Ground chicken
Iron 8.99mg 0.93mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.492mg 0.062mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.67mg 1.92mg Chicken liver
Phosphorus 297mg 234mg Chicken liver
Sodium 71mg 75mg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 0IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A 3296µg 0µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.39mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.016mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 14.3µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.121mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.302mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 7.107mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 1.327mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.538mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 0.51µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg Ground chicken
Folate 588µg 2µg Chicken liver
Trans Fat 0.065g 0.087g Chicken liver
Choline 194.4mg 59mg Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 1.563g 3.11g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 4.879g Ground chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 2.08g Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.196mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.725mg 0.97mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.06mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.512mg 1.816mg Ground chicken
Lysine 1.332mg 2.014mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.432mg 0.596mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 0.912mg Ground chicken
Valine 0.998mg 1.102mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.507mg 0.706mg Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.031g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g 0.081g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g 1.787g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken liver Ground chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 238mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.547g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
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 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 ($)

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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.