Chicken liver vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chicken liver and Pork leg
- Chicken liver is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Copper, and Selenium, yet Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1.
- Chicken liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 665% more than Pork leg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Pork leg is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +957.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +656.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1008.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.8% |
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 | +2457.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +158157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +789% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +809.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2531.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +8300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +141.3% |
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:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +290.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16% |
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Protein
~17.43g
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
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.01 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -76.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +570.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 119kcal | 245kcal |
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| Protein | 16.92g | 17.43g |
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| Fats | 4.83g | 18.87g |
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| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.73g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.73g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 345mg | 73mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 230mg | 315mg |
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| Iron | 8.99mg | 0.85mg |
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| Copper | 0.492mg | 0.065mg |
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| Zinc | 2.67mg | 1.93mg |
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| Phosphorus | 297mg | 199mg |
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| Sodium | 71mg | 47mg |
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| Vitamin A | 11078IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3296µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.023mg |
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| Selenium | 54.6µg | 29.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.305mg | 0.736mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.778mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.728mg | 4.574mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 6.233mg | 0.685mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.853mg | 0.401mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 16.58µg | 0.63µg |
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| Folate | 588µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.065g |
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| Choline | 194.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.563g | 6.54g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.249g | 8.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.306g | 2.01g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.725mg | 0.776mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.787mg |
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| Leucine | 1.512mg | 1.376mg |
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| Lysine | 1.332mg | 1.55mg |
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| Methionine | 0.432mg | 0.444mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.824mg | 0.689mg |
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| Valine | 0.998mg | 0.931mg |
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| Histidine | 0.507mg | 0.659mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.475g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.977g)
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 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 ($)