Food guide

Chicken Liver

One of the most concentrated food sources of vitamin A, B12 and iron; portions stay modest.

Meat & PoultryNutrient-DenseProtein-Rich

Chicken Liver, a nutrient-dense meat & poultry food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of chicken liver, cooked for fair comparison. Typical serving: 80 g cooked — 134 kcal per 80 g serving.

Nutrition information for Chicken Liver
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (80 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	168 kcal	134 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	24.5 g	19.6 g	14.6 g
Carbohydrate	0.9 g	0.7 g	0.5 g
Fat	6.5 g	5.2 g	3.9 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of chicken liver, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Chicken Liver
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (80 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	3981 µg	3185 µg	442%
Vitamin C	27.9 mg	22.3 mg	31%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.82 mg	0.66 mg	5%
Vitamin K	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Thiamin	0.29 mg	0.23 mg	24%
Riboflavin	2 mg	1.6 mg	154%
Niacin	11 mg	8.8 mg	69%
Vitamin B6	0.76 mg	0.61 mg	45%
Folate	578 µg	462 µg	145%
Vitamin B12	16.9 µg	13.5 µg	704%
Pantothenic acid	6.7 mg	5.4 mg	134%
Choline	290 mg	232 mg	53%
Minerals
Calcium	11 mg	8.8 mg	<1%
Iron	11.6 mg	9.3 mg	64%
Magnesium	25 mg	20 mg	6%
Phosphorus	405 mg	324 mg	32%
Potassium	263 mg	210 mg	6%
Sodium	76 mg	60.8 mg	3%
Zinc	4 mg	3.2 mg	36%
Selenium	82.4 µg	65.9 µg	150%
Copper	0.5 mg	0.4 mg	56%
Manganese	0.36 mg	0.29 mg	16%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Chicken, liver, all classes, cooked, simmered

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat chicken liver?

A concentrated protein food for the calories it costs.
One of the most concentrated food sources of vitamin A, B12 and iron; portions stay modest.

How to include it

Cook to a safe temperature and serve with vegetables or a whole grain.
Typical pairing ideas: Onion, Sage, Toast.

Things to consider

Vitamin A is extremely concentrated in liver; keep portions small and infrequent.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.