Chicken Liver
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Chicken livers, values for raw liver.
Chicken livers are eaten fried with onions, in pâté and in stews in many cuisines. A 100 g portion gives about 120 kcal and 17 g of protein, with about 3,300 µg of vitamin A (RAE), 590 µg of folate, 17 µg of vitamin B12 and 9 mg of iron, plus a lot of riboflavin and selenium. That vitamin A is more than three times the daily value and above the adult upper limit of 3,000 µg for preformed vitamin A.
Nutrition values are for the raw product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16.9g | 30.2% |
| Fat | 4.8g | 6.9% |
| Carbs | 0.7g | 0.2% |
| Simple Sugars | 0.24g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 0.45g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0% |
| Water | 77g | 3.1% |
| Calories | 119 | 5.3% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 1.56 | g | 7.8% |
| Monounsaturated | 1.25 | g | 5.0% |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.31 | g | 10.1% |
| Omega-3 | 0.393 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.917 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.07 | g | 3.5% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 17.9 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.7 | mg |
| Selenium | 54.6 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 3296 | mcg | 366.2% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.305 | mg | 25.4% |
| vitamin B2 | 1.778 | mg | 136.8% |
| vitamin B3 | 9.73 | mg | 60.8% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.853 | mg | 50.2% |
| vitamin B9 | 588 | mcg | 147.0% |
| vitamin B12 | 16.58 | mcg | 690.8% |
| vitamin C | 17.9 | mg | 19.9% |
| vitamin E | 0.7 | mg | 4.7% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 8 | mg | 0.8% |
| iron | 8.99 | mg | 49.9% |
| magnesium | 19 | mg | 4.8% |
| phosphorus | 297 | mg | 42.4% |
| potassium | 230 | mg | 8.8% |
| sodium | 71 | mg | 3.1% |
| zinc | 2.67 | mg | 24.3% |
| copper | 0.492 | mg | 54.7% |
| manganese | 0.255 | mg | 11.1% |
| selenium | 54.6 | mcg | 99.3% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 507 | mg | 72.4% | 173% |
| Isoleucine | 813 | mg | 58.1% | 148% |
| Leucine | 1512 | mg | 55.4% | 135% |
| Lysine | 1332 | mg | 63.4% | 151% |
| Methionine | 704 | mg | 67.0% | 167% |
| Phenylalanine | 1477 | mg | 84.4% | 196% |
| Threonine | 725 | mg | 69.0% | 158% |
| Tryptophan | 176 | mg | 62.9% | 145% |
| Valine | 998 | mg | 54.8% | 136% |
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