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Chicken liver nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Chicken, liver, all classes, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Top nutrition facts for Chicken liver

Chicken liver
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 119 kcal
Protein 16.92 g
Cholesterol 345 mg
Vitamin B12 16.58 µg
Iron 8.99 mg
Glycemic index  ⓘ Source:
*Explanation
0.73g of net carbs
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
0 (low)
Insulin index  ⓘ The insulin index of foods demonstrates how much a food increases the insulin level in the blood, in the first two-hour period after consumption. 19  ⓘ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32414656/ - The insulin index for poultry organ meat.
TOP 1% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 99% of foods
TOP 1% Vitamin B12 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B12 content than 99% of foods
TOP 1% Choline ⓘHigher in Choline content than 99% of foods
TOP 1% Vitamin B5 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B5 content than 99% of foods
TOP 1% Folate, food ⓘHigher in Folate, food content than 99% of foods

Chicken liver calories (kcal)

Calories for different serving sizes of chicken liver Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 119
Calories in 1 liver 52 44 g

Extra Nutrition facts for Chicken liver

Protein per 100 calories  ⓘ Shows how many grams of protein you get from 100 calories of this food, calculated as (protein in g ÷ calories) × 100. 14 g
Calories per 10 g protein  ⓘ Shows how many calories you need to eat from this food to get 10 g of protein, calculated as (calories ÷ protein in g) × 10. 70 kcal
Weight per 100 calories  ⓘ Shows how many grams of this food equal 100 kcal—higher grams mean a larger portion for the same calories. 84 g
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio  ⓘ (monounsaturated + polyunsaturated) / saturated, ≥2 broadly recommended by major guidelines for heart health 1.6
Purines  ⓘ Purines are natural compounds found in many foods that get broken down into uric acid. While they are the essential building blocks for DNA and RNA, they can also contribute to gout when consumed in excess. 325 mg  ⓘ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10560991/
Processing score  ⓘ The processing score is a calculated value that looks at both how industrially made it is (NOVA) and how healthy/unprocessed the ingredients are (SIGA), then combines them into one score from 1 (least processed) to 4 (most processed). 1.7 - Minimally processed  ⓘ (Cooked, fried) NOVA score = 2, SIGA score = A1
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 13.9 (acidic)
Oxalates 0.4 mg  ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/

Chicken liver Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
*Explanation
0.73g of net carbs
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
0

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.4% 337% 14% 127% 20% 9.3% 73% 164% 33% 298%
Calcium: 24mg of 1,000mg 2.4%
Iron: 27mg of 8mg 337%
Magnesium: 57mg of 420mg 14%
Phosphorus: 891mg of 700mg 127%
Potassium: 690mg of 3,400mg 20%
Sodium: 213mg of 2,300mg 9.3%
Zinc: 8mg of 11mg 73%
Copper: 1.5mg of 1mg 164%
Manganese: 0.77mg of 2mg 33%
Selenium: 164µg of 55µg 298%

Mineral chart - relative view

55 µg
TOP 2%
9 mg
TOP 5%
0.49 mg
TOP 6%
297 mg
TOP 11%
0.26 mg
TOP 24%
2.7 mg
TOP 26%
230 mg
TOP 48%
19 mg
TOP 56%
71 mg
TOP 57%
8 mg
TOP 79%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K 1099% 14% 0% 60% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 441% 2073% 0%
Vitamin A: 9888µg of 900µg 1099%
Vitamin E: 2.1mg of 15mg 14%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 20µg 0%
Vitamin C: 54mg of 90mg 60%
Vitamin B1: 0.92mg of 1mg 76%
Vitamin B2: 5.3mg of 1mg 410%
Vitamin B3: 29mg of 16mg 182%
Vitamin B5: 19mg of 5mg 374%
Vitamin B6: 2.6mg of 1mg 197%
Folate: 1764µg of 400µg 441%
Vitamin B12: 50µg of 2µg 2073%
Vitamin K: 0µg of 120µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

3296 µg
TOP 1%
17 µg
TOP 1%
6.2 mg
TOP 1%
1.8 mg
TOP 2%
588 µg
TOP 2%
0.85 mg
TOP 5%
9.7 mg
TOP 6%
18 mg
TOP 11%
0.7 mg
TOP 19%
0.31 mg
TOP 20%
0 µg
TOP 100%
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

17% 5% 75% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 34%
16.9 g of 50 g
16.9 g (34% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 7%
4.8 g of 65 g
4.8 g (7% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0.7 g of 300 g
0.7 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
76.5 g of 2,000 g
76.5 g (4% of DV )
Other:
1.1 g
1.1 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 189% 207% 174% 166% 190% 123% 141% 165% 217%
Tryptophan: 528mg of 280mg 189%
Threonine: 2175mg of 1,050mg 207%
Isoleucine: 2439mg of 1,400mg 174%
Leucine: 4536mg of 2,730mg 166%
Lysine: 3996mg of 2,100mg 190%
Methionine: 1296mg of 1,050mg 123%
Phenylalanine: 2472mg of 1,750mg 141%
Valine: 2994mg of 1,820mg 165%
Histidine: 1521mg of 700mg 217%

Fat type information

38% 30% 32%
Saturated fat: 1.6 g
Monounsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.3 g

All nutrients for Chicken liver per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Vitamin A 3296µg 366% 1%
Calories 119kcal 6% 69% 2.5 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein per 100 calories 14g N/A 15%
Calories per 10 g protein 70kcal N/A 82%
Weight per 100 calories 84g N/A 32%
Protein 17g 40% 31% 6 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio 1.6 N/A 53%
Fats 4.8g 7% 52% 6.9 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 18mg 20% 11% 3 times less than LemonLemon
Carbs 0.73g 0% 72% 38.6 times less than RiceRice
Net carbs 0.73g N/A 71% 74.2 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Cholesterol 345mg 115% 2% 1.1 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D* 0 IU 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 19mg 5% 56% 7.4 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 8mg 1% 79% 15.6 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 230mg 7% 48% 1.6 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 9mg 112% 5% 3.5 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 0g N/A 100% N/ACoca-Cola
Fiber 0g 0% 100% N/AOrange
Copper 0.49mg 55% 6% 3.5 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 2.7mg 24% 26% 2.4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 297mg 42% 11% 1.6 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 71mg 3% 57% 6.9 times less than White breadWhite bread
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5% 19% 2.1 times less than KiwiKiwi
Manganese 0.26mg 11% 24%
Selenium 55µg 99% 2%
Vitamin B1 0.31mg 25% 20% 1.1 times more than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 1.8mg 137% 2% 13.7 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 9.7mg 61% 6% Equal to Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 6.2mg 125% 1% 5.5 times more than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.85mg 66% 5% 7.2 times more than OatsOats
Vitamin B12 17µg 691% 1% 23.7 times more than PorkPork
Vitamin K 0µg 0% 100% N/ABroccoli
Trans fat 0.07g N/A 23% 229.1 times less than MargarineMargarine
Folate 588µg 147% 2% 9.6 times more than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Choline 194mg 35% 1%
Saturated fat 1.6g 8% 49% 3.8 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated fat 1.2g N/A 54% 7.8 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.3g N/A 33% 36.1 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0% 27% 1.7 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.73mg 0% 27% Equal to Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.81mg 0% 26% 1.1 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 1.5mg 0% 24% 1.6 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 1.3mg 0% 27% 2.9 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.43mg 0% 27% 4.5 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 0% 22% 1.2 times more than EggEgg
Valine 1mg 0% 22% 2 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.51mg 0% 27% 1.5 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Caffeine 0mg 0% 100%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.01g N/A 21% 1523.3 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A 6%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A 12%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.48g N/A 12% 25.9 times less than AlmondsAlmonds

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 119
% Daily Value*
7.4%
Total Fat 4.8g
7.1%
Saturated Fat 1.6g
0
Trans Fat 0g
115%
Cholesterol 345mg
3.1%
Sodium 71mg
0.24%
Total Carbohydrate 0.73g
0
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 17g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 8mg 0.8%

Iron 9mg 112%

Potassium 230mg 6.8%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
limit break
ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
limit break
ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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Chicken liver nutrition infographic

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References

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  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/171060/nutrients

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