Chicken, liver, all classes, cooked, simmered: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Poultry
Chicken, liver, all classes, cooked, simmered contains 167 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 liver (44 g) provides about 73 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from protein, with 37% from fat and 2% 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 702% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 442% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 153% 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 | 167 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 6.5 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.1 g | 10% |
| Trans fat M | 0.09 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 563 mg | 188% |
| Sodium M | 76 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.87 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 24.5 g | 49% |
| Vitamin A ? | 3,981 µg | 442% |
| Vitamin C C | 27.9 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.82 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.29 mg | 24% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 2 mg | 153% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 11 mg | 69% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 6.7 mg | 133% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.76 mg | 44% |
| Folate (B9) C | 578 µg | 145% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 16.9 µg | 702% |
| Choline ? | 290 mg | 53% |
| Calcium M | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron M | 11.6 mg | 65% |
| Magnesium M | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 405 mg | 32% |
| Potassium M | 263 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 4 mg | 36% |
| Copper M | 0.5 mg | 55% |
| Manganese M | 0.36 mg | 16% |
| Selenium M | 82.4 µg | 150% |
% 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 61%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 37%
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
- Protein24.5 gabove the median for poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat6.5 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat2.1 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium76 mgbelow the median for poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal14.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water66.8 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 | 2 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.25 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 1 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.1 g |
| Leucine M | 2.1 g |
| Lysine M | 1.9 g |
| Methionine M | 0.61 g |
| Cystine M | 0.38 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1.2 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.92 g |
| Valine M | 1.4 g |
| Arginine M | 1.5 g |
| Histidine M | 0.71 g |
| Alanine M | 1.4 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.2 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.9 g |
| Glycine M | 1.2 g |
| Proline M | 1 g |
| Serine M | 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) C | 0.72 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.013 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.92 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 1.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 Z | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.51 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.014 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 | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.72 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene M | 30 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 21 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 83 µg |
| Retinol M | 3,978 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 11 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 11 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.35 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 | 66.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 697 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 13,328 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 578 µg |
| Betaine M | 12.8 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, retail parts, thigh, meat only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 159 | 25.1 g | 0.46 g | 6.3 g |
| Turkey, all classes, heart, cooked, simmered Cooked | 174 | 24.9 g | 0 g | 7.5 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 |
| Ostrich, ground, cooked, pan-broiled Cooked | 175 | 26.2 g | 0 g | 7.1 g |
| Turkey, whole, giblets, cooked, simmered Cooked | 173 | 26.4 g | 0 g | 6.6 g |
| Turkey, whole, neck, meat only, cooked, simmered Cooked | 162 | 22.5 g | 0 g | 7.4 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 167 kcal. 1 liver (44 g): about 73 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 142 kcal.
Is cooked chicken high in protein?
Cooked chicken contains 24.5 g of protein per 100 g (49% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10.8 g in 1 liver (44 g). About 61% 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 0.87 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 6.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.1 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 (702% DV), Vitamin A (442% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (153% DV), selenium (150% DV) and Folate (B9) (145% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked chicken?
100 g contains 76 mg of sodium, 3% 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, simmered has 167 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 171061. 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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