Chicken liver vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken liver and pork different?
- Chicken liver is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, copper, and vitamin B6; however, pork is richer in vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chicken liver is 662% higher.
- Chicken liver contains 1648 times more vitamin A than pork. While chicken liver contains 3296µg of vitamin A, pork contains only 2µg.
- Pork has less cholesterol.
Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled are the varieties 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 IronIron | +933.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +574% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2733.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.7% |
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 | +2883.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +164700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +141.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +453.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +93.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +793% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2268.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11660% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +107% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +187.5% |
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:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +188.2% |
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
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +395.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.2g
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 | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 16.58µg | 0.7µg | 662% |
| Vitamin A | 3296µg | 2µg | 366% |
| Folate | 588µg | 5µg | 146% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.778mg | 0.321mg | 112% |
| Vitamin B5 | 6.233mg | 0.698mg | 111% |
| Iron | 8.99mg | 0.87mg | 102% |
| Cholesterol | 345mg | 80mg | 88% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.305mg | 0.877mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.492mg | 0.073mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.853mg | 0.464mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.728mg | 5.037mg | 29% |
| Protein | 16.92g | 27.32g | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 0.6mg | 19% |
| Choline | 194.4mg | 93.9mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 1.563g | 5.23g | 17% |
| Selenium | 54.6µg | 45.3µg | 17% |
| Fats | 4.83g | 13.92g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.249g | 6.19g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.009mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 53IU | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 297mg | 246mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 242kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 423mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.29mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 2.39mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.306g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.73g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.73g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 71mg | 62mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.725mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.512mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.332mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.432mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.824mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.998mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.507mg | 1.067mg | 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 |
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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 265mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.667g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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)