Chicken Liver Calculator: Calories, Iron & Vitamin A
Also Known As: Hígado de pollo · Foie de volaille · Fegato di pollo · Geflügelleber · Poultry Liver Lobes
Log calories, protein, and micronutrients for chicken liver using USDA FoodData Central entries. A 100g pan-seared portion logs ~184 kcal, ~24.5g protein, ~11.6 mg iron (64% FDA DV), and ~4,295 mcg RAE preformed Vitamin A (477% DV). For personal food logging only — not medical advice.
Where This Cut Comes From: Visceral Organ Anatomy
Dual-Lobed Liver
Situated ventrally in the coelomic cavity flanking the gizzard and proventriculus, the chicken liver consists of two distinct asymmetrical lobes—a larger right lobe and a slightly smaller left lobe connected by a delicate connective tissue bridge.
Culinary Prep Note
Portion LoggingMilk-soak tip: Soak raw chicken liver lobes in cold milk or buttermilk for 30–45 minutes before cooking. Casein proteins bind to residual bile and metallic notes, reducing bitterness.
Diary note: 100g cooked chicken liver logs over 470% FDA Daily Value for preformed Vitamin A. Use the 35g or 50g portion presets when you want a smaller diary entry, or check the Vitamin A UL reference mode to compare your portion against the 3,000 mcg RAE IOM reference.
Chicken Liver Logging Results
Nutrition Facts
Informational & journaling tool only — not medical advice
This calculator estimates USDA FoodData Central and published label values for personal food logging. It is not a substitute for professional guidance. We are not doctors and do not provide medical, diagnostic, or treatment advice.
Chicken Liver: USDA Label Data
Chicken liver is a micronutrient-dense organ meat per USDA FoodData Central (FDC #171060 raw, #171061 pan-fried). Log calories, protein, iron, Vitamin A, B12, folate, and choline by portion size and cooking method.
Raw, Pan-Seared & Pâté
Chicken Liver vs. Beef, Pork, Lamb & Breast
| Cut (100g) | Calories | Protein | Iron | Vit A (RAE) | B12 | Copper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Liver | 167 | 24.5g | 11.6mg | 4,295µg | 16.8µg | 0.52mg |
| Beef Liver | 175 | 26.5g | 6.5mg | 9,442µg | 70.6µg | 14.3mg |
| Pork Liver | 165 | 26g | 23.3mg | 6,502µg | 25µg | 1.4mg |
| Lamb Liver | 220 | 30.5g | 10.2mg | 7,490µg | 85.7µg | 9.8mg |
| Chicken Breast (Boneless Skinless) | 165 | 31g | 1mg | 6µg | 0.3µg | 0.05mg |
Chicken liver logs more iron per 100g than beef liver with lower copper. Beef liver logs roughly double the Vitamin A and B12 — useful when choosing which organ meat entry to add to your diary.
Vitamin A (Retinol) Logging Reference
Chicken liver contains preformed Vitamin A (retinol), not plant beta-carotene. The IOM Tolerable Upper Intake Level for adults is 3,000 mcg RAE per day — a reference value used in nutrition databases, not a portion target. One 100g cooked portion (~4,295 mcg RAE) exceeds that daily UL reference; use 35–50g presets for smaller diary entries.
Iron Content: Heme vs. Non-Heme
Chicken liver iron is heme iron from animal tissue. USDA and NIH references note heme iron from animal tissues is absorbed at higher estimated rates (~15–35%) than non-heme plant iron (~2–7%). The calculator's Iron Content Log mode applies a simple reference model with optional Vitamin C or tannin toggles — for diary awareness only.
Cholesterol on the Label
Pan-seared chicken liver logs ~564 mg cholesterol per 100g (188% of the 300 mg FDA Daily Value reference on Nutrition Facts labels). Raw liver is lower (~345 mg / 100g). Log the preparation that matches your portion.
Milk Soak & Sear Temperature
Frequently Asked Questions
- USDA FoodData Central: Chicken, liver, all classes, raw (FDC #171060); pan-fried (#171061).
- FDA: Daily Values for Nutrition Facts labels (2,000 kcal reference diet).
- IOM / NIH ODS: Tolerable Upper Intake Level for preformed Vitamin A (3,000 mcg RAE adults).
- USDA FSIS: Safe minimum internal temperature for poultry (165°F / 74°C).