Chicken liver vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken liver and spinach
- Chicken liver is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, folate, selenium, iron, and vitamin B3, yet spinach is higher in vitamin K.
- Chicken liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 691% more than spinach.
- The glycemic index of chicken liver is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 | +151.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +182.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +251.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +430.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3540% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +357.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +102.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +266.7% |
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 | +82.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +529% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +221.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +653.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1885.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +4198.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +252.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +302.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +886.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +197.1% |
| 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:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.26 g
Carbs:
3.75 g
Water:
91.21 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +469.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1757.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +413.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.8% |
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
0.043 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20716.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1098.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 16.58µg | 0µg | 691% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 493.6µg | 411% |
| Vitamin A | 3296µg | 524µg | 308% |
| Vitamin B5 | 6.233mg | 0.145mg | 122% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.778mg | 0.236mg | 119% |
| Cholesterol | 345mg | 0mg | 115% |
| Folate | 588µg | 146µg | 111% |
| Selenium | 54.6µg | 1.5µg | 97% |
| Iron | 8.99mg | 3.57mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.728mg | 0.49mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.853mg | 0.242mg | 47% |
| Copper | 0.492mg | 0.174mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 297mg | 56mg | 34% |
| Choline | 194.4mg | 19.7mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.935mg | 30% |
| Protein | 16.92g | 2.97g | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.305mg | 0.095mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.76mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 87mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 136mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.4g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 2.08mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 9.8mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.306g | 0.109g | 8% |
| Fats | 4.83g | 0.26g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.563g | 0.043g | 7% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 466mg | 7% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 23kcal | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.249g | 0.006g | 3% |
| Carbs | 0.73g | 3.75g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.73g | 1.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.43g | N/A |
| Sodium | 71mg | 70mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.065g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.725mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.512mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.332mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.432mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.824mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.998mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.507mg | 0.066mg | 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%
135%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 345mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.52g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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