Chicken (Cock, Hen, Rooster) · Gallus gallus
Chicken, liver, all classes, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Excellent nutrient density 77/100
How many beneficial nutrients Chicken, liver, all classes, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Chicken, liver, all classes, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
3% from carbs
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Carbs 3%0.7 g per serving
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Fat 38%4.8 g per serving
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Protein 59%16.9 g per serving
What Chicken, liver, all classes, raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.7 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4.8 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 12.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 475.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 12.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 883.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 659.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 7.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 106.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 1,127.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 16.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 475.0 mg | — |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 6.0 mg | — |
| gamma-Linolenic Acid | 6.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 326.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16.9 g | |
| Histidine | 507.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 813.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,512.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 1,332.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 432.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 824.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 725.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 176.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 998.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 993.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,093.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 1,593.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 272.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 2,093.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 849.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 726.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 735.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 653.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 3,296.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 17.9 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.7 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.0 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1.8 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 9.7 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.9 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 588.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 16.6 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 6.2 mg | |
| Choline | 194.4 mg | |
| Betaine | 16.9 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 8.0 mg | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | |
| Magnesium | 19.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 297.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 230.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 71.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 2.7 mg | |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | |
| Selenium | 54.6 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 345.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 1.1 g | — |
About Chicken, liver, all classes, raw
Chicken livers are a thrifty, intensely nutritious offal with a soft texture and a rich, mineral flavor. They are the heart of pates and parfaits, sauteed with onions, or skewered and grilled, and have long been valued in home cooking for being both cheap and remarkably nutrient-dense.
At about 119 calories per 100 grams raw, chicken liver is low in calories yet extraordinarily concentrated in nutrients — an outstanding source of vitamin B12, folate, riboflavin, iron and especially vitamin A (retinol). One small portion can supply several times a day's vitamin A.
That density is also a caution: because the vitamin A in liver is so high, health authorities advise eating it only occasionally, and pregnant women are usually told to avoid liver altogether, since too much preformed vitamin A can harm a developing baby. As an occasional food, it is one of the most nutritious things you can eat; cook it through to be safe.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken, liver, all classes, raw?
There are 118 calories in 100 g of Chicken, liver, all classes, raw, or about 52 calories in 1 liver (44 g).
How much protein is in Chicken, liver, all classes, raw?
Chicken, liver, all classes, raw contains 16.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Chicken, liver, all classes, raw?
Chicken, liver, all classes, raw has 0.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Chicken, liver, all classes, raw?
Chicken, liver, all classes, raw provides 4.8 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Chicken, liver, all classes, raw a good source of?
Chicken, liver, all classes, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (691% DV), Vitamin A (RAE) (366% DV), Folate (B9) (147% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (137% DV), Pantothenic Acid (B5) (125% DV) and Selenium (99% DV) and a good source of Manganese (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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