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

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A recap on differences between Chicken gizzard and Chicken wing

  • Chicken gizzard has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, and Copper, however, Chicken wing is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chicken gizzard covers your daily Cholesterol needs 97% more than Chicken wing.
  • Chicken wing contains 4 times less Vitamin B12 than Chicken gizzard. Chicken gizzard contains 1.04µg of Vitamin B12, while Chicken wing contains 0.25µg.
  • Chicken wing has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter.

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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 Iron +147.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Zinc +220.3%
Contains more Copper +155.6%
Contains more Manganese +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +59.9%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
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 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Contains more Iron +147.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Zinc +220.3%
Contains more Copper +155.6%
Contains more Manganese +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +59.9%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%

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 B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +316%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +322.5%
Contains more Folate +260%
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 27% 36% 99% 43% 70% 14% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +316%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +322.5%
Contains more Folate +260%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.9%
Contains more Water +47%
Contains more Fats +713.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.17
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more Protein +52.9%
Contains more Water +47%
Contains more Fats +713.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1597%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1336.3%
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1597%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1336.3%

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 Chicken wing
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Chicken wing Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.64g Chicken wing
Protein 30.39g 19.87g Chicken gizzard
Fats 2.68g 21.81g Chicken wing
Carbs 0g 10.94g Chicken wing
Calories 154kcal 324kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0g 0.3g Chicken wing
Calcium 17mg 20mg Chicken wing
Iron 3.19mg 1.29mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 3mg 16mg Chicken wing
Phosphorus 189mg 121mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 179mg 138mg Chicken gizzard
Sodium 56mg 320mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 4.42mg 1.38mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.161mg 0.063mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.074mg 0.06mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 41.1µg 25.7µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin A 0IU 113IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 34µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.2mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.106mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.152mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 5.265mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 0.71mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.3mg Chicken wing
Folate 5µg 18µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.25µg Chicken gizzard
Tryptophan 0.219mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.795mg Chicken wing
Isoleucine 0.941mg Chicken wing
Leucine 1.421mg Chicken wing
Lysine 1.474mg Chicken wing
Methionine 0.499mg Chicken wing
Phenylalanine 0.785mg Chicken wing
Valine 0.953mg Chicken wing
Histidine 0.547mg Chicken wing
Cholesterol 370mg 79mg Chicken wing
Trans Fat 0.13g Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 0.67g 5.83g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 8.96g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 5.07g Chicken wing
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 Chicken wing
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
27%
Chicken wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
38%
Chicken wing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.16g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chicken wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.