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Chicken gizzard vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken gizzard and Lamb?

  • Chicken gizzard is richer in Selenium, and Iron, yet Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 91% higher.
  • Chicken gizzard has 2 times more Iron than Lamb. Chicken gizzard has 3.19mg of Iron, while Lamb has 1.88mg.
  • Lamb contains less Cholesterol.

We used Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Contains more Iron +69.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Copper +35.3%
Contains more Manganese +236.4%
Contains more Selenium +55.7%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Potassium +73.2%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Equal in Zinc - 4.46
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% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +69.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Copper +35.3%
Contains more Manganese +236.4%
Contains more Selenium +55.7%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Potassium +73.2%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Equal in Zinc - 4.46

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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Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.1%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.1%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.9%
Contains more Water +26.5%
Contains more Fats +681.3%
Equal in Other - 0.82
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +23.9%
Contains more Water +26.5%
Contains more Fats +681.3%
Equal in Other - 0.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1570.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327.8%
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1570.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Lamb Opinion
Protein 30.39g 24.52g Chicken gizzard
Fats 2.68g 20.94g Lamb
Calories 154kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 17mg
Iron 3.19mg 1.88mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 3mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 189mg 188mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 179mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 56mg 72mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 4.42mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.161mg 0.119mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.074mg 0.022mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 41.1µg 26.4µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.14mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 5µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 0µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 370mg 97mg Lamb
Trans Fat 0.13g Lamb
Saturated Fat 0.67g 8.83g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 1.51g Lamb
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 Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 273mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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 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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.