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Fajita vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fajita and Chicken gizzard?

  • Fajita is higher in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, yet Chicken gizzard is higher in Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B12, and Copper.
  • Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 94% more.
  • Fajita has 14 times more Sodium than Chicken gizzard. While Fajita has 799mg of Sodium, Chicken gizzard has only 56mg.

We used USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered types 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 Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.7%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +222.6%
Contains more Copper +436.7%
Contains more Manganese +12.1%
Contains more Selenium +146.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Contains more Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.7%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +222.6%
Contains more Copper +436.7%
Contains more Manganese +12.1%
Contains more Selenium +146.1%

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.
Fajita
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +445.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +92.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
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 B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +445.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +92.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +113.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +63.7%
Equal in Water - 67.93
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 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 +113.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +63.7%
Equal in Water - 67.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +341.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +341.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Chicken gizzard Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 5.73g 2.68g Fajita
Carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 154kcal Chicken gizzard
Calcium 13mg 17mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 0.99mg 3.19mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 22mg 3mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg 189mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 179mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 56mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 1.37mg 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.03mg 0.161mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.066mg 0.074mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 16.7µg 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.2mg Fajita
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.026mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.21mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 3.12mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.468mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.071mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 5µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.04µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 370mg Fajita
Trans Fat 0.13g Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.596g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 0.528g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.353g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fajita Chicken gizzard
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
31%
Fajita
25%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 282mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 743mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.926g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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.

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

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.