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Chicken gizzard vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicken gizzard and Caribou meat?

  • Chicken gizzard is higher in Selenium, yet Caribou meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 233% more.
  • Chicken gizzard has 3 times more Cholesterol than Caribou meat. While Chicken gizzard has 370mg of Cholesterol, Caribou meat has only 109mg.

We used Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted 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.
Contains more Selenium +202.2%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Iron +93.4%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.3%
Contains more Potassium +73.2%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +63.4%
Contains more Manganese +17.6%
Equal in Sodium - 60
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 7% 232% 20% 100% 28% 8% 144% 88% 12% 75%
Contains more Selenium +202.2%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Iron +93.4%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.3%
Contains more Potassium +73.2%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +63.4%
Contains more Manganese +17.6%
Equal in Sodium - 60

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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +861.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +472.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +538.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 5
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% 8% 0% 10% 63% 208% 109% 161% 74% 4% 830% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +861.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +472.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +538.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +64.9%
Equal in Protein - 29.77
Equal in Water - 62.43
Equal in Other - 3.38
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more Fats +64.9%
Equal in Protein - 29.77
Equal in Water - 62.43
Equal in Other - 3.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.6%
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.62 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.6%

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 Caribou meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Caribou meat Opinion
Protein 30.39g 29.77g Chicken gizzard
Fats 2.68g 4.42g Caribou meat
Calories 154kcal 167kcal Caribou meat
Calcium 17mg 22mg Caribou meat
Iron 3.19mg 6.17mg Caribou meat
Magnesium 3mg 27mg Caribou meat
Phosphorus 189mg 233mg Caribou meat
Potassium 179mg 310mg Caribou meat
Sodium 56mg 60mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 4.42mg 5.26mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.161mg 0.263mg Caribou meat
Manganese 0.074mg 0.087mg Caribou meat
Selenium 41.1µg 13.6µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.4mg Caribou meat
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.25mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.9mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 5.79mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 2.68mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.32mg Caribou meat
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 6.64µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Caribou meat
Tryptophan 0.458mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.273mg Caribou meat
Isoleucine 1.347mg Caribou meat
Leucine 2.457mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.697mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.665mg Caribou meat
Phenylalanine 1.324mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.399mg Caribou meat
Histidine 1.179mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 370mg 109mg Caribou meat
Trans Fat 0.13g Caribou meat
Saturated Fat 0.67g 1.7g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.06g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Caribou meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 1.33g Caribou meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 0.62g Caribou meat
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 Caribou meat
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
122%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 261mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat 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 ($)

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. Caribou meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173854/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.