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Chicken gizzard vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicken gizzard and Chorizo

  • Chicken gizzard has more Selenium, and Iron, however, Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chicken gizzard covers your daily need of Cholesterol 94% more than Chorizo.
  • Chicken gizzard has 2 times more Iron than Chorizo. While Chicken gizzard has 3.19mg of Iron, Chorizo has only 1.59mg.
  • Chorizo has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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 gizzard
Chicken gizzard
8
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2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +100.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Contains more Copper +101.3%
Contains more Manganese +85%
Contains more Selenium +94.8%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Potassium +122.3%
Chicken gizzard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +100.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Contains more Copper +101.3%
Contains more Manganese +85%
Contains more Selenium +94.8%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Potassium +122.3%

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.
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard
1
:
9
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +646.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
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%
Chorizo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +646.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard
2
:
3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Water +113.3%
Contains more Fats +1328%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.92
Chicken gizzard
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Chorizo
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Water +113.3%
Contains more Fats +1328%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard
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2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3384.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +880.2%
Chicken gizzard
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3384.8%
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 Chorizo
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 30.39g 24.1g Chicken gizzard
Fats 2.68g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 154kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 17mg 8mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 3.19mg 1.59mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 3mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 189mg 150mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 179mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 56mg 1235mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 4.42mg 3.41mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.161mg 0.08mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.074mg 0.04mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 41.1µg 21.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 5µg 2µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 370mg 88mg Chorizo
Trans Fat 0.13g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 0.67g 14.38g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 3.46g Chorizo
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 Chorizo
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
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 282mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 1179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.