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Chicken breast vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicken breast and Chicken gizzard?

  • Chicken breast is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, yet Chicken gizzard is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, and Copper.
  • Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 93% more.
  • Chicken breast has 9 times more Vitamin B6 than Chicken gizzard. While Chicken breast has 0.64mg of Vitamin B6, Chicken gizzard has only 0.071mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chicken breast is lower.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
3
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7
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard
Contains more Magnesium +933.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +54.2%
Contains more Iron +179.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.1%
Contains more Zinc +309.3%
Contains more Copper +198.1%
Contains more Manganese +252.4%
Contains more Selenium +56.9%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Chicken breast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Chicken gizzard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Contains more Magnesium +933.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +54.2%
Contains more Iron +179.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.1%
Contains more Zinc +309.3%
Contains more Copper +198.1%
Contains more Manganese +252.4%
Contains more Selenium +56.9%
Equal in Calcium - 17

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
8
:
3
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +110%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +801.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181.1%
Chicken breast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 6%
Chicken gizzard
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 7% 49% 59% 29% 17% 4% 130% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +110%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +801.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
4
:
1
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard
Contains more Fats +75.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Equal in Protein - 30.39
Chicken breast
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Chicken gizzard
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +75.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Equal in Protein - 30.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
2
:
1
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Chicken breast
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
Chicken gizzard
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken breast Chicken gizzard
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken breast Chicken gizzard Opinion
Net carbs 0.51g 0g Chicken breast
Protein 33.44g 30.39g Chicken breast
Fats 4.71g 2.68g Chicken breast
Carbs 0.51g 0g Chicken breast
Calories 187kcal 154kcal Chicken breast
Calcium 16mg 17mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 1.14mg 3.19mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 31mg 3mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 246mg 189mg Chicken breast
Potassium 276mg 179mg Chicken breast
Sodium 79mg 56mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 1.08mg 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.054mg 0.161mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.021mg 0.074mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 26.2µg 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin A 23IU 0IU Chicken breast
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chicken breast
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.2mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chicken breast
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chicken breast
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.026mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.21mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 3.12mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 1.04mg 0.468mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.071mg Chicken breast
Folate 4µg 5µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 1.04µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.39mg Chicken breast
Threonine 1.412mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.765mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.509mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.836mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.925mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 1.328mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.659mg Chicken breast
Histidine 1.037mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 91mg 370mg Chicken breast
Trans Fat 0.13g Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 1.29g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.72g 0.528g Chicken breast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 0.353g Chicken breast
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Chicken gizzard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken breast Chicken gizzard
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chicken breast
25%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 279mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/nutrients
  2. Chicken gizzard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171457/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.