Energy
middle half189 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 192 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 146–247 kcal
Based on 392 records reporting energy.
Meat & poultrymoderate variability
Liver, chicken calories: 161 per 85 g
This exact USDA record reports 161 calories for 85 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 85 g
- Calories
- 161 kcal
- Protein
- 17 g
- Carbohydrate
- 5.5 g
- Total fat
- 7.4 g
- Fiber
- 0.2 g
- Sodium
- 385 mg
Portion calculator
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Estimated for 85 g
161calories
Liver, chicken
- Protein
- 17 g
- Carbs
- 5.5 g
- Fat
- 7.4 g
— means the source has no value available.
These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.
Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 161 calories for USDA reference amount at 85 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 189 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 17 g protein, 0.2 g fiber, and 385 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is chicken, liver, all classes, raw, representing 90.9% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 4 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 cup answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 38–265 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2706154: “Liver, chicken.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2706154, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 oz yields” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz yieldsUSDA-listed household measure | 20 g | 38 kcal | 4 g | 0 g | 91 mg |
| 1 liverUSDA-listed household measure | 22 g | 42 kcal | 4.4 g | 0 g | 100 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 140 g | 265 kcal | 28 g | 0.3 g | 634 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Meat & poultry
The comparison set contains 392 exact records in Feast’s broader Meat & poultry category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2706154’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half20 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 19.8 g
- Middle 50%
- 12.2–25.2 g
Based on 392 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half0.2 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0 g
- Middle 50%
- 0–0.7 g
Based on 392 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half453 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 405 mg
- Middle 50%
- 352–528 mg
Based on 392 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2706154’s 85 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin A; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Vitamin A2,388.5 µg
≈ 265% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Iron9 mg
≈ 48% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium385 mg
≈ 17% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat2.2 g
≈ 11% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Liver, chicken,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706153 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 oz yields to 1 cup
USDA assigns those measures 20 g and 140 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 38 kcal to 265 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706153
At an equal 100 g, this record has 4.1 g more total fat than “Liver, beef.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Chicken, liver, all classes, raw
The source formulation has 4 input rows; Chicken, liver, all classes, raw supplies 90.9% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when “chicken” fits. Inspect FDC 2706153 when “beef” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Liver, chicken
- Exact source wording
- “Liver, chicken”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706154 · FNDDS 25110450
- Named qualifiers
- chicken
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Chicken, liver, all classes, raw · Shortening, vegetable, household, composite · Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleached
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Liver, beef
- Exact source wording
- “Liver, beef”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706153 · FNDDS 25110140
- Named qualifiers
- beef
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “chicken”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
On smaller screens, focus a nutrition table and scroll horizontally to read every column.
| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordLiver, chicken | 85 g161 kcal | 189 kcal | 20 g | 8.7 g | 0.2 g | 453 mg |
| Liver, beef | 85 g148 kcal | 174 kcal | 26.3 g | 4.6 g | 0 g | 384 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706154: its source amount is 85 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2706154, the 3 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 liver
42 kcal
22 g
1 oz yields
38 kcal
20 g
1 cup
265 kcal
140 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706154, Vitamin A is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Vitamin A
2,388.5 µg≈ 265% Daily ValueCholesterol
333.2 mg≈ 111% Daily ValueIron
8.6 mg≈ 48% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706154’s 85 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2706154 at 85 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 385 mg sodium, about 17% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 85 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 161 kcal 189 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 17 g 20 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 5.5 g 6.5 g | 2% 2% |
| Total fat | 7.4 g 8.7 g | 9% 11% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.2 g 0.2 g | 1% 1% |
| Sugars | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 385.1 mg 453 mg | 17% 20% |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g 2.6 g | 11% 13% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.3 g 2.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2 g 2.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 333.2 mg 392 mg | 111% 131% |
| Potassium | 197.2 mg 232 mg | 4% 5% |
| Calcium | 9.4 mg 11 mg | 1% 1% |
| Iron | 8.6 mg 10.1 mg | 48% 56% |
| Magnesium | 17 mg 20 mg | 4% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 13.9 mg 16.3 mg | 15% 18% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2,388.5 µg 2,810 µg | 265% 312% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 53.2 g 62.6 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706154, approximate percentages divide the displayed 85 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2706154 to 4 source inputs totaling 100.8 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Liver, chicken” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
4 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw, Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleached, Shortening, vegetable, household, composite. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
100.8 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken, liver, all classes, rawUSDA ingredient 5027 | 91.6 GM | 91.6 g | 90.9% |
| 2 | Shortening, vegetable, household, compositeUSDA ingredient 4615 · encyclopedia page available | 2.5 GM | 2.5 g | 2.5% |
| 3 | Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleachedUSDA ingredient 20081 · encyclopedia page available | 5.9 GM | 5.9 g | 5.9% |
| 4 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.8 GM | 0.8 g | 0.8% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706154, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Liver and organ meats” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Liver, chicken
- USDA category
- Liver and organ meats
- FDC ID
- 2706154
- FNDDS code
- 25110450
Closest inspectable record
Liver, beef
- USDA category
- Liver and organ meats
- FDC ID
- 2706153
- FNDDS code
- 25110140
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 189 kcal | 174 kcal | +15 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g | 26.3 g | −6.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 5.1 g | +1.4 g |
| Total fat | 8.7 g | 4.6 g | +4.1 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.2 g | 0 g | +0.2 g |
| Sodium | 453 mg | 384 mg | +69 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 15 more calories, 6.3 g less protein, and 4.1 g more total fat than “Liver, beef.”
Only this record lists Chicken, liver, all classes, raw; Shortening, vegetable, household, composite; Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleached. Only the comparison record lists Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
4 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Salt, table.
Listed only in this record: Chicken, liver, all classes, raw; Shortening, vegetable, household, composite; Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.
Listed only in the comparison: Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 85 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (140 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 85 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 slice, any size (85 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706154 with FDC 2706153 at equal mass; use their 85 g and 85 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706154 versus FDC 2706153 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Liver, chicken” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2706154 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with portion size, cut and fat trim, cooking method, breading, marinade, or sauce.
For “Liver, chicken,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
portion size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
cut and fat trim
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
- 03
cooking method
Match the method named by the source—such as baked, fried, boiled, or grilled—before scaling. Preparation can change both water content and the ingredients retained in the finished food.
- 04
breading, marinade, or sauce
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2706154 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 189 kcal per 100 g becomes 161 kcal at 85 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2706154
FNDDS food code: 25110450
The scaling for FDC 2706154 can be exact while the match to “Liver, chicken” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 85 g weight, 4-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.