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Luncheon meat vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Luncheon meat and Chicken liver

  • Luncheon meat contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B6 than Chicken liver.
  • Chicken liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 652% higher.
  • Chicken liver contains 12 times less Sodium than Luncheon meat. Luncheon meat contains 820mg of Sodium, while Chicken liver contains 71mg.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Chicken, liver, all classes, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 2.4% 20% 337% 164% 73% 127% 9.3% 33% 298%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more IronIron +826.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1540%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +589.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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 0% 0% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
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 60% 665% 14% 0% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 2073% 0% 441% 106%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +734.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +916.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1702.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +204.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more FatsFats +164.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.5%
Contains more OtherOther +166%
Contains more WaterWater +16.1%
~equal in Protein ~16.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 g
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.306 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +355.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Chicken liver Opinion
Calories 189kcal 119kcal Luncheon meat
Protein 17.5g 16.92g Luncheon meat
Fats 12.77g 4.83g Luncheon meat
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Net carbs 1.04g 0.73g Luncheon meat
Carbs 1.04g 0.73g Luncheon meat
Cholesterol 78mg 345mg Luncheon meat
Magnesium 18mg 19mg Chicken liver
Calcium 5mg 8mg Chicken liver
Potassium 300mg 230mg Luncheon meat
Iron 0.97mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.03mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.15mg 2.67mg Chicken liver
Phosphorus 170mg 297mg Chicken liver
Sodium 820mg 71mg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 0IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A 0µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.037mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 38.3µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Folate 0µg 588µg Chicken liver
Trans Fat 0.065g Luncheon meat
Choline 63.9mg 194.4mg Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 3.944g 1.563g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 1.249g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 1.306g Luncheon meat
Tryptophan 0.176mg Chicken liver
Threonine 0.725mg Chicken liver
Isoleucine 0.813mg Chicken liver
Leucine 1.512mg Chicken liver
Lysine 1.332mg Chicken liver
Methionine 0.432mg Chicken liver
Phenylalanine 0.824mg Chicken liver
Valine 0.998mg Chicken liver
Histidine 0.507mg Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g 0.005g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Chicken 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
33%
Luncheon meat
354%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 749mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.381g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
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 ($)

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 liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.