Chicken, liver, all classes, cooked, pan-fried: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Poultry
Chicken, liver, all classes, cooked, pan-fried contains 172 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 liver (44 g) provides about 76 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from protein, with 35% from fat and 3% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for poultry products on FoodFactly (176 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 880% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 477% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 178% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 172 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 6.4 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 2 g | 10% |
| Trans fat M | 0.098 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 564 mg | 188% |
| Sodium M | 92 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.1 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 25.8 g | 52% |
| Vitamin A ? | 4,296 µg | 477% |
| Vitamin C M | 2.7 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.77 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.29 mg | 24% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 2.3 mg | 178% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 13.9 mg | 87% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 8.3 mg | 166% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.84 mg | 49% |
| Folate (B9) C | 560 µg | 140% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 21.1 µg | 880% |
| Choline ? | 327 mg | 59% |
| Calcium M | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron M | 12.9 mg | 72% |
| Magnesium M | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 442 mg | 35% |
| Potassium M | 315 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 4 mg | 36% |
| Copper M | 0.54 mg | 59% |
| Manganese M | 0.38 mg | 16% |
| Selenium M | 88.2 µg | 160% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 62%
- Carbohydrates 3%
- Fat 35%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein25.8 gabove the median for poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat6.4 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat2 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium92 mgabove the median for poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water65.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.3 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.26 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 1.1 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.2 g |
| Leucine M | 2.2 g |
| Lysine M | 2 g |
| Methionine M | 0.64 g |
| Cystine M | 0.4 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1.2 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.97 g |
| Valine M | 1.5 g |
| Arginine M | 1.6 g |
| Histidine M | 0.75 g |
| Alanine M | 1.5 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.4 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.1 g |
| Glycine M | 1.3 g |
| Proline M | 1.1 g |
| Serine M | 1.1 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.043 g |
Individual fatty acids (31)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) Z | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) Z | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.012 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) Z | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.014 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.91 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 Z | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.51 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.015 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 22:1 Z | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) Z | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.71 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (13)
| Beta-carotene M | 31 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 25 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 4,293 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 11 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 11 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.33 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 65.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.5 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 721 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 14,378 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 560 µg |
| Betaine M | 21 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Chicken
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey, whole, giblets, cooked, simmered Cooked | 173 | 26.4 g | 0 g | 6.6 g |
| Ostrich, ground, cooked, pan-broiled Cooked | 175 | 26.2 g | 0 g | 7.1 g |
| Turkey, retail parts, thigh, meat only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 159 | 25.1 g | 0.46 g | 6.3 g |
| Turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, with added solution, roasted Cooked | 158 | 26.1 g | 0 g | 6 g |
| Turkey, thigh, from whole bird, meat only, with added solution, roasted Cooked | 158 | 26.1 g | 0 g | 6 g |
| Turkey, dark meat, meat only, with added solution, cooked, roasted Cooked | 158 | 26.1 g | 0 g | 6 g |
| Turkey, dark meat, roasted, skin not eaten Cooked | 167 | 26.9 g | 0 g | 6 g |
| Turkey from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, cooked, roasted Cooked | 157 | 26.5 g | 0 g | 5.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked chicken?
100 g of cooked chicken has 172 kcal. 1 liver (44 g): about 76 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 146 kcal.
Is cooked chicken high in protein?
Cooked chicken contains 25.8 g of protein per 100 g (52% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.3 g in 1 liver (44 g). About 62% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is above the median (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in cooked chicken?
Cooked chicken has 1.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked chicken?
Cooked chicken contains 6.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2 g is saturated (10% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked chicken contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (880% DV), Vitamin A (477% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (178% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (166% DV) and selenium (160% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked chicken?
100 g contains 92 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken have the same nutrition cooked and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, chicken, liver, all classes, cooked, pan-fried has 172 kcal, while chicken, thighs, frozen, breaded, reheated has 334 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 174491. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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