Liver vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between liver and chicken meat
- The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, copper, zinc, and folate in liver is higher than in chicken meat.
- Liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 765% more than chicken meat.
- Chicken meat has 113 times less vitamin A than liver. Liver has 5405µg of vitamin A, while chicken meat has 48µg.
- Chicken meat contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +1322.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +860.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +246.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +182.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11160.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +309.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1207.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +363.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +6123.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3160% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
3.76 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-528.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +209.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~27.3g
~equal in
Water
~59.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +747.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +182.9% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 0.3µg | 765% |
| Vitamin A | 5405µg | 48µg | 595% |
| Iron | 17.92mg | 1.26mg | 208% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 0.168mg | 156% |
| Cholesterol | 355mg | 88mg | 89% |
| Selenium | 67.5µg | 23.9µg | 79% |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 1.03mg | 75% |
| Copper | 0.634mg | 0.066mg | 63% |
| Zinc | 6.72mg | 1.94mg | 43% |
| Folate | 163µg | 5µg | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 0.063mg | 16% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 13.6g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 0.4mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 2.97g | 13% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.02mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.63g | 5.34g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.41g | 3.79g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 182mg | 8% |
| Calories | 165kcal | 239kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 26.02g | 27.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 150mg | 223mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.76g | 0g | 1% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 82mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.76g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 8.487mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.107mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.319mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.007mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.607mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.708mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0.02g | 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
422%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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