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

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What are the main differences between Chicken gizzard and Elk meat?

  • Chicken gizzard is richer in Selenium, yet Elk meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 99% higher.
  • Chicken gizzard has 4 times more Selenium than Elk meat. Chicken gizzard has 41.1µg of Selenium, while Elk meat has 10.5µg.
  • Elk meat contains less Cholesterol.

We used Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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
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Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Manganese +289.5%
Contains more Selenium +291.4%
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains more Magnesium +866.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.8%
Contains more Potassium +119%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Copper +116.8%
Equal in Zinc - 4.12
Chicken gizzard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Manganese +289.5%
Contains more Selenium +291.4%
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains more Magnesium +866.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.8%
Contains more Potassium +119%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Copper +116.8%
Equal in Zinc - 4.12

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
2
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8
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +453.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +583.1%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +184.6%
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%
Elk meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +453.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +583.1%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +184.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard
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Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Fats +27.2%
Equal in Protein - 30.76
Equal in Water - 64.93
Equal in Other - 0.9
Chicken gizzard
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Fats +27.2%
Equal in Protein - 30.76
Equal in Water - 64.93
Equal in Other - 0.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard
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Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.7%
Chicken gizzard
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Elk meat Opinion
Protein 30.39g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 2.68g 3.41g Elk meat
Calories 154kcal 162kcal Elk meat
Calcium 17mg 5mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 3.19mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Magnesium 3mg 29mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 189mg 285mg Elk meat
Potassium 179mg 392mg Elk meat
Sodium 56mg 50mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.42mg 4.12mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.161mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.074mg 0.019mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 41.1µg 10.5µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.144mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Folate 5µg 9µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Tryptophan 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 370mg 72mg Elk meat
Trans Fat 0.13g Elk meat
Saturated Fat 0.67g 1.342g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 0.97g Elk meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 0.161g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0.002g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.002g 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 Elk 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
67%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 298mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.672g)
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.

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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.