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Chicken gizzard vs. Blood sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken gizzard and Blood sausage different?

  • Chicken gizzard is higher in Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B3, however, Blood sausage is richer in Iron, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Chicken gizzard is 83% higher.
  • Chicken gizzard contains 9 times more Phosphorus than Blood sausage. While Chicken gizzard contains 189mg of Phosphorus, Blood sausage contains only 22mg.
  • Blood sausage has less Cholesterol.

Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Blood sausage are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +759.1%
Contains more Potassium +371.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +240%
Contains more Copper +302.5%
Contains more Manganese +640%
Contains more Selenium +165.2%
Contains more Iron +100.6%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
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 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +759.1%
Contains more Potassium +371.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +240%
Contains more Copper +302.5%
Contains more Manganese +640%
Contains more Selenium +165.2%
Contains more Iron +100.6%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%

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 E +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.2%
Equal in Folate - 5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1
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% 3% 39% 0% 18% 30% 23% 36% 10% 4% 126% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.2%
Equal in Folate - 5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +108.2%
Contains more Water +43.6%
Contains more Fats +1187.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.31
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
15% 35% 47% 2%
Protein: 14.6 g
Fats: 34.5 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more Protein +108.2%
Contains more Water +43.6%
Contains more Fats +1187.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2911.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +880.2%
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2911.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +880.2%

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 Blood sausage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Blood sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.29g Blood sausage
Protein 30.39g 14.6g Chicken gizzard
Fats 2.68g 34.5g Blood sausage
Carbs 0g 1.29g Blood sausage
Calories 154kcal 379kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 0g 1.29g Chicken gizzard
Calcium 17mg 6mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 3.19mg 6.4mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 3mg 8mg Blood sausage
Phosphorus 189mg 22mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 179mg 38mg Chicken gizzard
Sodium 56mg 680mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 4.42mg 1.3mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.161mg 0.04mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.074mg 0.01mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 41.1µg 15.5µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.13mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.07mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.13mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 1.2mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 0.6mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.04mg Chicken gizzard
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1µg Chicken gizzard
Tryptophan 0.18mg Blood sausage
Threonine 0.57mg Blood sausage
Isoleucine 0.32mg Blood sausage
Leucine 1.39mg Blood sausage
Lysine 1.05mg Blood sausage
Methionine 0.2mg Blood sausage
Phenylalanine 0.82mg Blood sausage
Valine 1.02mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.71mg Blood sausage
Cholesterol 370mg 120mg Blood sausage
Trans Fat 0.13g Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 0.67g 13.4g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 15.9g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 3.46g Blood sausage
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 Blood sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
24%
Blood sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
48%
Blood sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 624mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.73g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Blood sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171618/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.