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

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Summary of differences between Chicken gizzard and Turkey sausage

  • Chicken gizzard has more Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Choline, Vitamin B12, and Copper, however, Turkey sausage is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken gizzard covers your daily need of Selenium 75% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Chicken gizzard has 3 times more Choline than Turkey sausage. While Chicken gizzard has 104.4mg of Choline, Turkey sausage has only 33.9mg.
  • Turkey sausage has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild.

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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 +198.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Zinc +48.3%
Contains more Copper +45%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +88.2%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
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 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +198.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Zinc +48.3%
Contains more Copper +45%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +88.2%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%

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 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19
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% 4% 12% 2% 14% 39% 70% 0% 48% 3% 99% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.1%
Contains more Fats +575%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 63.12
Equal in Other - 1.81
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more Protein +97.1%
Contains more Fats +575%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 63.12
Equal in Other - 1.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +876.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1219.3%
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +876.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1219.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Turkey sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Protein 30.39g 15.42g Chicken gizzard
Fats 2.68g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Calories 154kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 17mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Iron 3.19mg 1.07mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 3mg 16mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 189mg 155mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 179mg 229mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 56mg 639mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 4.42mg 2.98mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.161mg 0.111mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.074mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 41.1µg 0µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.19mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin D 0IU 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.054mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.165mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 3.692mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B5 0.468mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.208mg Turkey sausage
Folate 5µg 4µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.79µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.686mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.229mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.612mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.819mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.481mg Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 370mg 160mg Turkey sausage
Trans Fat 0.13g Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 0.67g 3.839g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 4.657g Turkey 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 Turkey 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
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 583mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.169g)
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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.