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Chicken gizzard vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chicken gizzard and Liver

  • Chicken gizzard has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 735% more than Chicken gizzard.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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 +70%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains more Iron +461.8%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +52%
Contains more Copper +293.8%
Contains more Manganese +305.4%
Contains more Selenium +64.2%
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 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains more Iron +461.8%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +52%
Contains more Copper +293.8%
Contains more Manganese +305.4%
Contains more Selenium +64.2%

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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Liver
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +892.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +945.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +920.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +702.8%
Contains more Folate +3160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1695.2%
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 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +892.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +945.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +920.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +702.8%
Contains more Folate +3160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1695.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Fats +64.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 64.32
Equal in Other - 1.5
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Fats +64.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 64.32
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.5%
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.76g Liver
Protein 30.39g 26.02g Chicken gizzard
Fats 2.68g 4.4g Liver
Carbs 0g 3.76g Liver
Calories 154kcal 165kcal Liver
Calcium 17mg 10mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 3.19mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 3mg 14mg Liver
Phosphorus 189mg 241mg Liver
Potassium 179mg 150mg Chicken gizzard
Sodium 56mg 49mg Liver
Zinc 4.42mg 6.72mg Liver
Copper 0.161mg 0.634mg Liver
Manganese 0.074mg 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 41.1µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 0IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.2mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.57mg Liver
Folate 5µg 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 18.67µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 370mg 355mg Liver
Trans Fat 0.13g Liver
Saturated Fat 0.67g 1.41g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 0.63g Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 1.05g Liver
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 Liver
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Liver
Liver is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.