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Chicken Liver — Pan-friedS
Proteins · #3 of 34

Chicken Liver

Pan-fried · Organ meats

75/100S tier
Calories119
Protein16.9g
Fiber0g
Sodium87mg
Sugar—g

Graded S — 75 out of 100, #3 of 34 proteins. Micronutrients carries the score (100/100); omega-3 drags it down (3/100).

The short version: Cheaper than beef liver and even richer in iron and folate.

The catch: Same vitamin A rule as beef liver — a few times a week, max.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories119
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.8g6%
Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
Cholesterol 180mg60%
Sodium 87mg4%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 16.9g34%
Vitamin B12 17mcg708%
Vitamin A 3296mcg RAE366%
Folate 588mcg147%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 75

Micronutrients ×30100
Protein quality (DIAAS) ×2087
Clean label ×1587
Protein ×2557
Omega-3 ×103

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#3 of 34 in Proteins. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Chicken Liver healthy?

It grades S — 75 out of 100, #3 of 34 proteins in our system. Cheaper than beef liver and even richer in iron and folate.

How many calories are in Chicken Liver?

119 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Chicken Liver calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.