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Chicken gizzard vs. Turkey neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicken gizzard and Turkey neck

  • Chicken gizzard has more Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Choline, however, Turkey neck is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chicken gizzard covers your daily need of Cholesterol 85% more than Turkey neck.
  • Chicken gizzard has 3 times more Iron than Turkey neck. While Chicken gizzard has 3.19mg of Iron, Turkey neck has only 1.01mg.
  • Turkey neck has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw.

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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 +215.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.1%
Contains more Potassium +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -76%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Copper +13.4%
Contains more Manganese +32.1%
Contains more Selenium +43.7%
Contains more Calcium +41.2%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
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 8% 38% 11% 69% 12% 31% 93% 48% 8% 156%
Contains more Iron +215.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.1%
Contains more Potassium +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -76%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Copper +13.4%
Contains more Manganese +32.1%
Contains more Selenium +43.7%
Contains more Calcium +41.2%
Contains more Magnesium +400%

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 E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +412.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.211
Equal in Folate - 5
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 3% 3% 9% 0% 13% 49% 93% 49% 84% 4% 221% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +412.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.211
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +84.1%
Contains more Fats +125.4%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Equal in Other - 1.53
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +84.1%
Contains more Fats +125.4%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Equal in Other - 1.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.7%
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Turkey neck Opinion
Protein 30.39g 16.51g Chicken gizzard
Fats 2.68g 6.04g Turkey neck
Calories 154kcal 125kcal Chicken gizzard
Calcium 17mg 24mg Turkey neck
Iron 3.19mg 1.01mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 3mg 15mg Turkey neck
Phosphorus 189mg 160mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 179mg 133mg Chicken gizzard
Sodium 56mg 233mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 4.42mg 3.39mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.161mg 0.142mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.074mg 0.056mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 41.1µg 28.6µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin A 0IU 43IU Turkey neck
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Turkey neck
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.12mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU Turkey neck
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Turkey neck
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.051mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.211mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 4.924mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 0.801mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.364mg Turkey neck
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.76µg Turkey neck
Tryptophan 0.176mg Turkey neck
Threonine 0.6mg Turkey neck
Isoleucine 0.473mg Turkey neck
Leucine 1.144mg Turkey neck
Lysine 1.363mg Turkey neck
Methionine 0.432mg Turkey neck
Phenylalanine 0.532mg Turkey neck
Valine 0.528mg Turkey neck
Histidine 0.448mg Turkey neck
Cholesterol 370mg 115mg Turkey neck
Trans Fat 0.13g Turkey neck
Saturated Fat 0.67g 1.647g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey neck
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 1.824g Turkey neck
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 1.478g Turkey neck
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 Turkey neck
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
44%
Turkey neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
47%
Turkey neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 255mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.977g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Turkey neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.