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Chicken thigh vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken thigh and Chicken gizzard

  • Chicken thigh has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, while Chicken gizzard has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 89% higher.
  • Chicken gizzard contains 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Chicken thigh. Chicken thigh contains 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, while Chicken gizzard contains 0.071mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken gizzard is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered.

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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 Magnesium +766.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Iron +118.5%
Contains less Sodium -41.1%
Contains more Zinc +58.4%
Contains more Copper +78.9%
Contains more Manganese +174.1%
Contains more Selenium +100.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 189
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Contains more Magnesium +766.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Iron +118.5%
Contains less Sodium -41.1%
Contains more Zinc +58.4%
Contains more Copper +78.9%
Contains more Manganese +174.1%
Contains more Selenium +100.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 189

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +435.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +215.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 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% 0% 0% 7% 49% 59% 29% 17% 4% 130% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +435.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +215.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +284.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Equal in Protein - 30.39
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +284.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Equal in Protein - 30.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +623.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +588.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +623.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +588.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken thigh Chicken gizzard
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken thigh Chicken gizzard Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Chicken thigh
Protein 28.18g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 10.3g 2.68g Chicken thigh
Carbs 1.18g 0g Chicken thigh
Calories 218kcal 154kcal Chicken thigh
Calcium 13mg 17mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 1.46mg 3.19mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 26mg 3mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 199mg 189mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 259mg 179mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 95mg 56mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 2.79mg 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.09mg 0.161mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.027mg 0.074mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 20.5µg 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin A 70IU 0IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 0.2mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.026mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.21mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 7.12mg 3.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.285mg 0.468mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.071mg Chicken thigh
Folate 9µg 5µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 1.04µg Chicken gizzard
Tryptophan 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 102mg 370mg Chicken thigh
Trans Fat 0.13g Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 2.78g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.82g 0.528g Chicken thigh
Polyunsaturated fat 2.43g 0.353g Chicken thigh
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 thigh Chicken gizzard
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
36%
Chicken thigh
25%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chicken thigh
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 268mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.11g)
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 ($)
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 thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/nutrients
  2. Chicken gizzard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171457/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.