Calories in 3 Oz of Chicken Liver
3 oz of chicken liver (85 g) has 161 calories. That is 8% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 17 g of protein, 7.4 g of fat and 5.5 g of carbohydrates, a split of 43% protein, 42% fat and 14% carbs. For comparison, 2 oz of chicken liver has 107 and 4 oz of chicken liver has 214 calories. Burning 161 calories takes about 29 minutes of brisk walking or 13 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Chicken Liver calories by serving size
Common amounts of chicken liver with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 chicken liver | 22 g | 42 | 4.4 g | 1.9 g | 1.4 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 54 | 5.7 g | 2.5 g | 1.8 g |
| 2 chicken liver | 44 g | 83 | 8.8 g | 3.8 g | 2.9 g |
| 50g | 50 g | 95 | 10 g | 4.3 g | 3.2 g |
| 1/2 cup | 70 g | 132 | 14 g | 6.1 g | 4.5 g |
| 3 oz | 85 g | 161 | 17 g | 7.4 g | 5.5 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 189 | 20 g | 8.7 g | 6.5 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 214 | 23 g | 9.9 g | 7.3 g |
| 1 cup | 140 g | 265 | 28 g | 12 g | 9.1 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 378 | 40 g | 17 g | 13 g |
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Chicken Liver: common questions
How many calories are in 3 oz of chicken liver?
3 oz of chicken liver weighs about 85 g and has 161 calories.
How much protein is in 3 oz of chicken liver?
3 oz of chicken liver has 17 g of protein, which is 34% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 3 oz of chicken liver?
3 oz of chicken liver has 5.5 g of carbohydrates, including 0.2 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much chicken liver is 100 calories?
100 calories of chicken liver is 53 g, about 2 1/2 chicken liver.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2706154. Original description: Liver, chicken. Portion weights are USDA household measures.