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Chicken gizzard vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken gizzard and Polish sausage different?

  • Chicken gizzard is higher in Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Copper, and Phosphorus, however, Polish sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Chicken gizzard is 101% higher.
  • Chicken gizzard contains 4 times more Iron than Polish sausage. While Chicken gizzard contains 3.19mg of Iron, Polish sausage contains only 0.88mg.
  • Polish sausage has less Cholesterol.

Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +129%
Contains more Copper +78.9%
Contains more Manganese +51%
Contains more Selenium +132.2%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
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 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +129%
Contains more Copper +78.9%
Contains more Manganese +51%
Contains more Selenium +132.2%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%

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 +41.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1830.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.45
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.98
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% 0% 0% 0% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1830.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.45
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.98

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +72.7%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Fats +623.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 4.2
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
Contains more Protein +72.7%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Fats +623.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 4.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1737.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.8%
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1737.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Polish sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.6g Polish sausage
Protein 30.39g 17.6g Chicken gizzard
Fats 2.68g 19.4g Polish sausage
Carbs 0g 3.6g Polish sausage
Calories 154kcal 259kcal Polish sausage
Calcium 17mg 12mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 3.19mg 0.88mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 3mg 14mg Polish sausage
Phosphorus 189mg 136mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 179mg 237mg Polish sausage
Sodium 56mg 1540mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 4.42mg 1.93mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.161mg 0.09mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.074mg 0.049mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 41.1µg 17.7µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin E 0.2mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.502mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.148mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 3.443mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 0.45mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.19mg Polish sausage
Folate 5µg 2µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.98µg Chicken gizzard
Tryptophan 0.138mg Polish sausage
Threonine 0.591mg Polish sausage
Isoleucine 0.611mg Polish sausage
Leucine 1.076mg Polish sausage
Lysine 1.11mg Polish sausage
Methionine 0.379mg Polish sausage
Phenylalanine 0.539mg Polish sausage
Valine 0.679mg Polish sausage
Histidine 0.444mg Polish sausage
Cholesterol 370mg 66mg Polish sausage
Trans Fat 0.13g Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 0.67g 8.01g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 9.7g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 0.79g Polish sausage
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 Polish sausage
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
35%
Polish sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
51%
Polish sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 1484mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.34g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.