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Chicken gizzard vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicken gizzard and Beef tenderloin

  • Chicken gizzard has more Selenium, however, Beef tenderloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chicken gizzard covers your daily need of Cholesterol 95% more than Beef tenderloin.
  • Chicken gizzard has 2 times more Selenium than Beef tenderloin. While Chicken gizzard has 41.1µg of Selenium, Beef tenderloin has only 22.9µg.
  • Beef tenderloin has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Copper +30.9%
Contains more Manganese +428.6%
Contains more Selenium +79.5%
Contains more Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Potassium +84.9%
Equal in Iron - 3.11
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Zinc - 4.03
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Copper +30.9%
Contains more Manganese +428.6%
Contains more Selenium +79.5%
Contains more Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Potassium +84.9%
Equal in Iron - 3.11
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Zinc - 4.03

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +136.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +136.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.2%
Contains more Water +40.4%
Contains more Fats +817.9%
Equal in Other - 3.13
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +27.2%
Contains more Water +40.4%
Contains more Fats +817.9%
Equal in Other - 3.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1845.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.3%
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1845.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Beef tenderloin Opinion
Protein 30.39g 23.9g Chicken gizzard
Fats 2.68g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Calories 154kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 17mg 9mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 3.19mg 3.11mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 3mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 189mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 179mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 56mg 57mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 4.42mg 4.03mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.161mg 0.123mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.074mg 0.014mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 41.1µg 22.9µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin E 0.2mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 3mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 0.25mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 5µg 8µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 370mg 85mg Beef tenderloin
Trans Fat 0.13g Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 0.67g 9.72g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 1g Beef tenderloin
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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is better in case of low diet
Chicken gizzard Beef tenderloin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
25%
Chicken gizzard
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.05g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 285mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 gizzard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171457/nutrients
  2. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.