Chicken liver vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chicken liver and mortadella?
- Chicken liver is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B5, iron, selenium, and vitamin B6, yet mortadella is higher in vitamin B2.
- Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11632% more.
- The amount of cholesterol in mortadella is lower.
- The glycemic index of chicken liver is lower.
We used Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Mortadella, beef, pork types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +542.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +720% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +206.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +750% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +141.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
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 | +218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +156.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +263.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1316.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +556.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1020.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +19500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +169.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +8505.2% |
| 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:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +425.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +317.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +172.6% |
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Protein
~16.37g
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
9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.12 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +811.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +138.9% |
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 |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.778mg | 153mg | 11632% |
| Vitamin B12 | 16.58µg | 1.48µg | 629% |
| Vitamin A | 3296µg | 0µg | 366% |
| Folate | 588µg | 3µg | 146% |
| Vitamin B5 | 6.233mg | 0.44mg | 116% |
| Cholesterol | 345mg | 56mg | 96% |
| Iron | 8.99mg | 1.4mg | 95% |
| Selenium | 54.6µg | 22.6µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.853mg | 0.13mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 1246mg | 51% |
| Copper | 0.492mg | 0.06mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.728mg | 2.673mg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 1.563g | 9.51g | 36% |
| Fats | 4.83g | 25.39g | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 297mg | 97mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.249g | 11.38g | 25% |
| Choline | 194.4mg | 72.2mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.305mg | 0.119mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.306g | 3.12g | 12% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 311kcal | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.03mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 2.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 41IU | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 163mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Protein | 16.92g | 16.37g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.73g | 3.05g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.73g | 3.05g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.725mg | 0.633mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.512mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.332mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.432mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.824mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.998mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.507mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.006g | 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 |
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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%
2746%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 289mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.947g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)