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Chicken sandwich vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chicken sandwich and liver

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, copper, and zinc in liver is higher than in chicken sandwich.
  • Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 773% more than chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 15 times more sodium than liver. While chicken sandwich contains 753mg of sodium, liver contains only 49mg.
  • Liver has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of liver is 0, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Liver
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +480%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.3%
Contains more IronIron +912.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +846.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1001.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +239.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Liver
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 79% 1802% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2850%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +180066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +632%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +297.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14261.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +246.8%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~8.435mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Liver
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26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +154.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +455.6%
Contains more OtherOther +80%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.8%
Contains more WaterWater +31.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Liver
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46% 20% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +611.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +202.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken sandwich Liver
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 18.67µg 773%
Vitamin A 3µg 5405µg 600%
Iron 1.77mg 17.92mg 202%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 2.196mg 146%
Cholesterol 35mg 355mg 107%
Selenium 19.9µg 67.5µg 87%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 4.774mg 71%
Copper 0.067mg 0.634mg 63%
Zinc 0.61mg 6.72mg 56%
Sodium 753mg 49mg 31%
Folate 47µg 163µg 29%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 23.6mg 25%
Protein 16.28g 26.02g 19%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 1.05g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.57mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 0.63g 10%
Fats 11.19g 4.4g 10%
Phosphorus 185mg 241mg 8%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Fiber 1.4g 0g 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Carbs 20.89g 3.76g 6%
Calcium 58mg 10mg 5%
Calories 250kcal 165kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 8.435mg 4%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.3mg 4%
Potassium 245mg 150mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.123g 1.41g 3%
Magnesium 24mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.258mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 3.76g N/A
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Liver
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
44%
Chicken sandwich
422%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 704mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.713g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 320mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients
  2. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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