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Chicken liver vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken liver and Pork Meat different?

  • Chicken liver is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Copper, and Selenium, while Pork Meat is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 667% more than Pork Meat.
  • Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol.

Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +681.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.2%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Contains more Copper +343.2%
Contains more Manganese +1861.5%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +83%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Equal in Zinc - 2.42
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +681.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.2%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Contains more Copper +343.2%
Contains more Manganese +1861.5%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +83%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Equal in Zinc - 2.42

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +775%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +359.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +515.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2808.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 665% 14% 0% 60% 77% 411% 183% 374% 197% 441% 2073% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +775%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +359.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +515.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2808.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +37.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Other +21.8%
Contains more Protein +54.7%
Equal in Water - 69.45
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Fats +37.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Other +21.8%
Contains more Protein +54.7%
Equal in Water - 69.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.334
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.334

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Pork Meat Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Protein 16.92g 26.17g Pork Meat
Fats 4.83g 3.51g Chicken liver
Carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Calories 119kcal 143kcal Pork Meat
Calcium 8mg 6mg Chicken liver
Iron 8.99mg 1.15mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 29mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 297mg 267mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 421mg Pork Meat
Sodium 71mg 57mg Pork Meat
Zinc 2.67mg 2.42mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.492mg 0.111mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.013mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 38.2µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 0IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 0µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.08mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Pork Meat
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.95mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.387mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 7.432mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 1.012mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.739mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 0µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 0.57µg Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.275mg Pork Meat
Threonine 0.725mg 1.175mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.288mg Pork Meat
Leucine 1.512mg 2.229mg Pork Meat
Lysine 1.332mg 2.427mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.432mg 0.721mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 1.1mg Pork Meat
Valine 0.998mg 1.367mg Pork Meat
Histidine 0.507mg 1.13mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 345mg 73mg Pork Meat
Trans Fat 0.065g 0.033g Pork Meat
Saturated Fat 1.563g 1.198g Pork Meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 1.334g Pork Meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 0.506g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g 0.411g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g 0.013g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken liver Pork Meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
374%
Chicken liver
65%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.365g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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)

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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.