Liver, chicken: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Meat
Liver, chicken contains 189 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz yields (20 g) provides about 38 kcal.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from protein, with 42% from fat and 14% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for liver and organ meats on FoodFactly (174 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 629% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 312% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 145% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 189 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8.7 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol C | 392 mg | 131% |
| Sodium C | 453 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.2 g | 0.7% |
| Total sugars C | 0.02 g | |
| Protein C | 20 g | 40% |
| Vitamin A C | 2,810 µg | 312% |
| Vitamin C C | 16.3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.99 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.7 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 1.9 mg | 142% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 9.3 mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.59 mg | 34% |
| Folate (B9) C | 580 µg | 145% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 15.1 µg | 629% |
| Choline C | 200 mg | 36% |
| Calcium C | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 10.1 mg | 56% |
| Magnesium C | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 312 mg | 25% |
| Potassium C | 232 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 3.1 mg | 28% |
| Copper C | 0.57 mg | 63% |
| Selenium C | 63.2 µg | 115% |
% 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 43%
- Carbohydrates 14%
- Fat 42%
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
- Protein20 gbelow the median for liver and organ meats (median 21 g)
- Fiber0.2 gin the top quarter of liver and organ meats (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.02 gin the top quarter of liver and organ meats (median 0 g)
- Saturated fat2.6 gabove the median for liver and organ meats (median 2.5 g)
- Sodium453 mgin the top quarter of liver and organ meats (median 386 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water62.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.019 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.074 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.37 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 48 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 34 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 1 µg |
| Retinol C | 2,800 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 9 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 9 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 62.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 7 µg |
| Folate, food C | 569 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Liver
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liver, beef | 174 | 26.3 g | 5.1 g | 4.6 g |
| Liver, paste or pate | 201 | 13.4 g | 6.6 g | 13.1 g |
| Liver, beef or calves, and onions | 129 | 16.7 g | 7 g | 3.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salami, made from any type of meat, reduced fat | 172 | 19.2 g | 1.6 g | 9.2 g |
| Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean and regular, unheated | 162 | 18.3 g | 2.3 g | 8.4 g |
| Honey roll sausage, beef | 182 | 18.6 g | 2.2 g | 10.5 g |
| Ham, ground | 167 | 20.9 g | 0.49 g | 8.4 g |
| Sausage, New england brand, pork, beef | 161 | 17.3 g | 4.8 g | 7.6 g |
| Ham, sliced | 164 | 16.6 g | 3.6 g | 8.8 g |
| Pork, cured, ham, shank, bone-in, separable lean and fat, unheated | 177 | 21.6 g | 0.41 g | 9.9 g |
| Lebanon bologna, beef | 172 | 19 g | 0.44 g | 10.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in liver?
100 g of liver has 189 kcal. 1 oz yields (20 g): about 38 kcal. 1 liver (22 g): about 42 kcal. 1 cup (140 g): about 265 kcal.
Is liver high in protein?
Liver contains 20 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in 1 oz yields (20 g). About 43% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other liver and organ meats, that is below the median (median 21 g).
How many carbs are in liver?
Liver has 6.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.2 g of fiber and 0.02 g of sugars.
How much fat is in liver?
Liver contains 8.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.6 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does liver contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (629% DV), Vitamin A (312% DV), Folate (B9) (145% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (142% DV) and selenium (115% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in liver?
100 g contains 453 mg of sodium, 20% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706154. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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