Chicken gizzard vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Chicken gizzard and Ground chicken?
- Chicken gizzard is higher in Selenium, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, yet Ground chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
- Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 88% more.
- Chicken gizzard has 3 times more Iron than Ground chicken. While Chicken gizzard has 3.19mg of Iron, Ground chicken has only 0.93mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Ground chicken is lower.
We used Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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.
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Calcium
+112.5%
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Iron
+243%
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Sodium
-25.3%
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Zinc
+130.2%
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Copper
+159.7%
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Manganese
+362.5%
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Selenium
+187.4%
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Magnesium
+833.3%
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Phosphorus
+23.8%
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Potassium
+278.2%
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Calcium
+112.5%
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Iron
+243%
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Sodium
-25.3%
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Zinc
+130.2%
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Copper
+159.7%
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Manganese
+362.5%
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Selenium
+187.4%
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Magnesium
+833.3%
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Phosphorus
+23.8%
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Potassium
+278.2%
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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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin B12
+103.9%
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Vitamin E
+95%
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Vitamin B1
+365.4%
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Vitamin B2
+43.8%
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Vitamin B3
+127.8%
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Vitamin B5
+183.5%
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Vitamin B6
+657.7%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin B12
+103.9%
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Vitamin E
+95%
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Vitamin B1
+365.4%
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Vitamin B2
+43.8%
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Vitamin B3
+127.8%
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Vitamin B5
+183.5%
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Vitamin B6
+657.7%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+30.5%
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Fats
+307.5%
Equal in Water - 64.92
Equal in Other - 0.88
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30.39 g
Fats:
2.68 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.93 g
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Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
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Protein
+30.5%
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Fats
+307.5%
Equal in Water - 64.92
Equal in Other - 0.88
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-78.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+824.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+489.2%
Saturated Fat:
0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.353 g
Saturated Fat:
3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.08 g
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Saturated Fat
-78.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+824.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+489.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 30.39g | 23.28g |
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| Fats | 2.68g | 10.92g |
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| Calories | 154kcal | 189kcal |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 3.19mg | 0.93mg |
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| Magnesium | 3mg | 28mg |
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| Phosphorus | 189mg | 234mg |
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| Potassium | 179mg | 677mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 75mg |
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| Zinc | 4.42mg | 1.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.062mg |
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| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 41.1µg | 14.3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.302mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.12mg | 7.107mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.468mg | 1.327mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.538mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 0.51µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.196mg |
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| Threonine | 0.97mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.06mg |
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| Leucine | 1.816mg |
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| Lysine | 2.014mg |
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| Methionine | 0.596mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.912mg |
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| Valine | 1.102mg |
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| Histidine | 0.706mg |
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| Cholesterol | 370mg | 107mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.13g | 0.087g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.67g | 3.11g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.031g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.528g | 4.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.353g | 2.08g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | 0.081g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 263mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.44g)
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.