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Chicken liver Nutrition Facts

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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Calories 124kcal / 2530kcal (4%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
3.9 g/ 42g (9%)
Saturated Fat
1.26 g/ 20g (6%)
low
Cholesterol
279 mg/ 300mg (93%)
Unsaturated Fat
2.06 g
Total Carbohydrates
4 g/ 348g (1%)
Dietary Fiber
0 g/ 20g (0%)
Sugar
0 g/ 63g (0%)
free
Protein
18.1 g/ 71g (25%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
460.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (65%)
high
Vitamin C
35 mg/ 70mg (50%)
high
Vitamin B1
0.3 mg/ 1mg (25%)
source
Vitamin B2
4.49 mg/ 1mg (345%)
high
Vitamin B3
11.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (70%)
high

Minerals

Calcium
14 mg/ 750mg (1%)
Iron
3.5 mg/ 12mg (29%)
source
Phosphorus
152 mg/ 700mg (21%)
source
Sodium
97 mg/ 1500mg (6%)
low
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Chicken liver is the edible organ meat from chickens. It’s a nutrient-dense protein food, usually cooked as viand or mixed into sauces.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Chicken liver provides protein to support body repair and daily energy needs. It also contains iron (helpful for making healthy red blood cells), vitamin A (good for vision and immunity), and choline (supports normal body functions). However, it’s also higher in cholesterol (279 mg per 100 g) and contains saturated fat (1.26 g per 100 g). It’s still a good option when eaten in the right portions and frequency—especially if you balance it with leaner proteins and plenty of vegetables.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • For a typical day (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), keep chicken liver as a viand once in a while, not every meal.
  • Use a smaller portion (about 30–50 g cooked) and pair it with half your plate vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, broccoli) and 1/4 plate rice or other carbs.
  • Choose cooking methods like stewing, sautéing with minimal oil, or grilling. Go easy on extra oil and salty sauces.
  • If you have high cholesterol or heart risk, consider having it less often and rotate with fish, chicken breast, tofu, or beans.
  • Watch sodium: since liver dishes can be salty, taste the sauce and adjust with herbs, calamansi, or vinegar.
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken liver adobo, Ginataang atay ng manok, Liver spread (homemade or bottled), Kwek-kwek with liver sauce, Atay con pollo
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