Chicken, liver, all classes, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Poultry
Chicken, liver, all classes, raw contains 119 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 liver (44 g) provides about 52 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from protein, with 38% from fat and 3% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in poultry products on FoodFactly, where the median is 176 kcal per 100 g across 391 foods.
100 g provides 691% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 366% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 147% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are 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 | 119 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 4.8 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Trans fat M | 0.065 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 345 mg | 115% |
| Sodium M | 71 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.73 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 16.9 g | 34% |
| Vitamin A ? | 3,296 µg | 366% |
| Vitamin C M | 17.9 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.7 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.31 mg | 25% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 1.8 mg | 137% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 9.7 mg | 61% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 6.2 mg | 125% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.85 mg | 50% |
| Folate (B9) C | 588 µg | 147% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 16.6 µg | 691% |
| Choline ? | 194 mg | 35% |
| Calcium M | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron M | 9 mg | 50% |
| Magnesium M | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 297 mg | 24% |
| Potassium M | 230 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 2.7 mg | 24% |
| Copper M | 0.49 mg | 55% |
| Manganese M | 0.26 mg | 11% |
| Selenium M | 54.6 µg | 99% |
% 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 59%
- Carbohydrates 3%
- Fat 38%
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
- Protein16.9 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat4.8 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.6 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium71 mgbelow the median for poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal14.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water76.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.3 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.18 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.73 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.81 g |
| Leucine M | 1.5 g |
| Lysine M | 1.3 g |
| Methionine M | 0.43 g |
| Cystine M | 0.27 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.82 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.65 g |
| Valine M | 1 g |
| Arginine M | 1.1 g |
| Histidine M | 0.51 g |
| Alanine M | 0.99 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.6 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.1 g |
| Glycine M | 0.85 g |
| Proline M | 0.73 g |
| Serine M | 0.74 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 | 0.006 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.48 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.012 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.88 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.66 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.33 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.016 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 | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.48 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene M | 56 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 40 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 3,290 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 | 0.31 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 | 76.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 496 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 11,078 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 588 µg |
| Betaine M | 16.9 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, raw Raw | 124 | 18.2 g | 0.07 g | 5.1 g |
| Turkey, whole, neck, meat only, raw Raw | 125 | 16.5 g | 0 g | 6 g |
| Turkey, all classes, liver, raw Raw | 128 | 18.3 g | 0 g | 5.5 g |
| Duck, domesticated, meat only, raw Raw | 135 | 18.3 g | 0.94 g | 6 g |
| Turkey, gizzard, all classes, raw Raw | 111 | 18.8 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
| Duck, domesticated, liver, raw Raw | 136 | 18.7 g | 3.5 g | 4.6 g |
| Turkey, thigh, from whole bird, meat only, with added solution, raw Raw | 115 | 19.3 g | 0.15 g | 4.1 g |
| Turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, with added solution, raw Raw | 115 | 19.3 g | 0.15 g | 4.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw chicken?
100 g of raw chicken has 119 kcal. 1 liver (44 g): about 52 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 134 kcal.
Is raw chicken high in protein?
Raw chicken contains 16.9 g of protein per 100 g (34% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.4 g in 1 liver (44 g). About 59% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in raw chicken?
Raw chicken has 0.73 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw chicken?
Raw chicken contains 4.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.6 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw chicken contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (691% DV), Vitamin A (366% DV), Folate (B9) (147% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (137% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (125% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw chicken?
100 g contains 71 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, chicken, liver, all classes, raw has 119 kcal, while chicken, meatless, breaded, fried has 234 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 171060. 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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